RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

Socomec Sicon UPS systems have been chosen to provide full power protection for the Hammersmith Hospital NHS Trust. Eta Projects was commissioned by the Trust to undertake a risk assessment of each of its sites and implement essential upgrade works to meet the expanding and critical demand of its IT infrastructure. Eta commissioned the advanced Delphys DS system, which has the benefits of a small footprint, extremely low harmonic re-injection and IGBT technology.

Chris Booker, the recently appointed CEO for Aid-Call, has outlined his plans for building on the success of the company. "Great customer service and product innovation are the keys to taking this leader in radio nurse call systems for the care community forward," he commented.

Pall Medical has launched its clinically proven AQF3 Pall-Aquasafe disposable showerhead filter for the complete removal of waterborne bacteria, protozoa and fungal spores at the point of use (POU). This means hospitals can now provide high risk patients such as those on bone marrow, transplant, oncology, neonatology, burns and haematology units, with instant protection against waterborne infection.

Winchester-based noise control specialist, IAC, was called in by Finning (UK) to supply noise control solutions for emergency standby generators within Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge. The two Caterpillar diesel standby generators were installed in a plant room directly beneath the Intensive Care recovery ward, with noise attenuation being a critical aspect of the project. The objective of the project was to maintain the best possible environment for patients should a national grid power failure occur.

Marchant Walker's range of prefabricated single and multi-storey buildings provide the ultimate answer for all "space" requirements. The company's modular buildings are designed to meet user needs and specifications, and are manufactured to the highest standards under a controlled factory environment.

Rigel Medical has launched a unique IEC 60601Checkbox to verify the in-service accuracy of electrical medical safety analysers. The device is designed to verify the performance of safety analysers between formal calibrations to provide an effective control system and avoid situations where testing may be undertaken with instruments that are out of true specification.

Static control specialist, TBA Electro Conductive Products (ECP) has launched a new family of ionisation products designed to eliminate static in a wide range of applications.

Vista System International is offering a simple solution for the common issues of sign vandalism and abrasion, in the form of its Vista System with MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology).

Fabric pioneer Panaz has been selected by the Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital to help in its campaign against hospital-acquired infections. The company is supplying 20,000 metres of antibacterial Shield fabric for new cubicle and window curtains within the hospital. Included under the £215,000 contract is a commission to customise an existing Panaz design to incorporate the "RBCH" initials, thereby emphasising the hospital's unique identity.

In a move that sees it become the first company to produce anti-microbial operating theatre lighting, Brandon Medical is now supplying its Galaxy Ultra lighting with Polygiene antimicrobial treatment. Using a combination of specially treated silver ions and chemical agents, Polygiene breaks down and destroys harmful virus/bacteria/yeast cell walls. This action is effective against both SARS and MRSA.

When 72-bed family owned Bird's Hill nursing home in Bournemouth undertook the refurbishment of its kitchen, it turned to temporary kitchen provider CKS for a solution that ensured the continuity of stringent food safety standards.

A new range of Aqua-Pure water filters from Cuno, for use in point of use water dispenser and drinking water systems, are designed to virtually eliminate bacteria from water for critical water dispensing applications. They incorporate a membrane that removes greater than 99.99% of all bacteria and a fine carbon pre-filter block that reduces unpleasant taste and odours.

Low awareness amongst hospital personnel and inadequate implementation of infection control guidelines have heightened the incidence of hospital-acquired infection. This, in turn, is generating a real and urgent need for appropriate disinfection and sterilisation safeguards, according to consulting company Frost & Sullivan.

TECare is a newly-launched specialist sanitising service for hospital wards, nursing homes, GP surgeries and home care. The service, from Talley Environmental Care, is designed to protect patients from the risk of Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) while limiting the financial impact of the Government’s new cleaning frequency guidelines.

RCD-protected two-gang switched socket-outlets in flush, surface and flat-plate format are now available in Eaton’s latest MEMSTYLE range for applications where the circuit supplying the socket-outlet is not protected upstream by a residual current device or where tripping discrimination is required at the socket outlet.

To address the lack of technical knowledge among UK hospital catering operations when specifying their cashless payment systems, G2 Integrated Solutions is offering free consultancy advice to LEA specifiers and catering and facilities managers who are considering a cashless payment system, to help them prepare a comprehensive functional specification, which will fully meet their needs.

Many high performance showers use over 20 litres of water per minute so fuel bills go sky high as do water rates where the supply is metered. In fact, some showers can use more water than a good bath, in less than five minutes.

ELGA Process Water, leading supplier of water purification equipment and services, has announced the establishment of a new office in Scotland.

Security seals specialist Unisto has launched a unique new safety sealing system for emergency exits and fire doors. Providing a quick visual security check, the seal is designed for instant removal in the event of an incident and is fully compliant with fire regulations.

In today’s sensitive political climate, the safety and security of both personnel and premises is paramount. With Wybone’s transparent sackholder, suspect packages or objects are easily seen.