PRODUCTS & SERVICES DEALING WITH
BODY SPILLS Body spills and unexpected soiling are a familiar challenge in care settings. Eliminating body spills is important because they can contain large amounts of pathogens that, if not removed effectively, can quickly spread and cause illness in others. They also often occur in settings where other vulnerable people are present or where illness among staff can severely compromise an organisation’s ability to provide care.
Diversey Care’s Oxivir Plus Spill Kit contains everything needed to isolate, remove and disinfect a body spill.
It allows building care teams or designated employees to respond quickly before the spill has a chance to spread and cause further contamination. Contents include disposable protective clothing, absorbent granules, plastic scoop, scraper and bags, and a spray bottle of the unique Oxivir Plus broad-spectrum disinfectant. All items are supplied in a handy portable carrier designed to be kept at convenient locations throughout a building for quick and easy access during emergencies.
When a body spill occurs the user puts on the protective clothing – gloves, shoe protectors, apron, mask and goggles. They then spray the spill and surrounding area with the Oxivir Plus disinfectant. Depending on the nature of the body spill an area up to one metre from its centre may need to be disinfected because small, barely visible liquid droplets created by coughing, sneezing, vomiting and so on can travel this far.
A sachet of dry granules from the kit is then applied to the spill and surrounding area. The granules
absorb any liquid present and quickly form a gel that can be gathered up easily using the scraper and scoop and placed into one of the kit’s sealable plastic bags ready for safe disposal. Once the gel has been removed the area is sprayed again with the Oxivir Plus disinfectant and left for five minutes.
Oxivir Plus is a unique and fast-acting cleaner-disinfectant that offers powerful broad-spectrum performance against a wide range of infections and micro-organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeasts in a single product. The combined cleaning and disinfection action of Oxivir Plus also removes residual soils that could provide a food source for bacteria to re-colonise.
There are no fragrances or dyes in the formulation which makes Oxivir Plus safe to use on most washable surfaces. It is Woolsafe approved which means it can be used on woollen carpets and other fabrics.
It does not leave residues or stains or produce any potential respiratory irritants. This means it can be used
safely with reduced risk to cleaning staff, bystanders, surfaces being cleaned or the
environment.
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S&T SERVICES HANDLE LIFTING EQUIPMENT
WITH CARE S&T Services prides itself on efficient and friendly service within nursing and residential care centres, specialised schools, local authorities and private residences on all makes
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and models of specialised bathing and lifting equipment.
The team is made up of engineers who have all worked and been trained by companies such as Sunrise Medical incorporating Oxford Hoists, Arjo-Huntleigh, Parker Baths, Arjo & BHM Medical, Chiltern Invadex & Abacus Healthcare to name a few.
S&T Services has access to manufacturers’ service procedures and detailed parts lists, with regular
technical information bulletins and medical device alerts as they are issued by MHRA. This allows the company to stay up-to-date on the latest safety upgrades on all manual handling equipment.
With access to several manufacturers, S&T Services is able to advise and recommend equipment most suitable to individual homes to suit the needs of both residents and carers.
www.sandtservicesuk.com
www.tomorrowscare.co.uk
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