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KEEPING THINGS LIGHT WITH CHICOPEE’S SHORT-TERM USE MICROFIBRE CLOTH


Chicopee has launched their Microfibre Light cleaning cloth, which is ideal for use in the healthcare sector, with a unique splittable 100% Microfibre structure.


Designed for short-term use, Microfibre Light removes 99.99% of microbes and the need to launder cloths, reducing the time spent by cleaning staff on non value added tasks. Unlike traditional cloths, it also removes bacteria without chemicals.


The distinctive design and construction of the splittable Microfibre Light ensures that bacteria are trapped in the cloth and not released onto the next surface wiped.


Known as the ‘capillary effect’, Microfibre Light’s fibres act like a


magnet, removing and trapping bacteria until released. This is because they are positively charged – while bacteria, dirt and dust are negatively charged – consequently they are all attracted to the cloth.


One of the most challenging tasks facing healthcare cleaning professionals is keeping important areas of a facility clean and free from contamination. A recent study by the American Journal of Infection Control found that 93% of Microfibre cloths tested, that were used to clean hospital rooms after being laundered, still contained dangerous levels of bacteria like E.Coli.


Biolab tests in the UK have also shown that traditional cloths transferred 32% of microbes collected from one surface to the next, whilst Microfibre transferred 0%.


James Taylor, Director of Product Marketing at Chicopee, said: “By using Microfibre Light for short term periods


Omnicell XT Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinet features a new design approach to maximise workflow efficiency and drive cost savings, while being at the forefront of patient safety and compliance.


OMNICELL LAUNCHES AUTOMATED OMNICELL XT


DISPENSING SYSTEMS Omnicell UK & Ireland has launched a new generation of automated medication dispensing systems, Omnicell XT. The Omnicell XT cabinet series is designed to support hospitals with efficiency, safety and flexibility by optimising inventory, minimising stockouts, and reducing missed doses.


The new automated dispensing system has been designed to give pharmacy and nursing staff more time to focus on face-to-face patient care.


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The cabinet helps to minimise risks caused from drug medication errors with a variety of metal locking lid drawers which accommodate all dosage forms and patient specific medication. It links medication availability to the prescription database and medication selected, making sure the right patient receives the right medicine at the right time.


The cabinet also has up to 30% greater line item capacity compared with previous Omnicell cabinets, allowing more medication to be accessed on the ward. The Guiding Lights feature—which directs users to selected medicines, giving faster medication retrieval on hospital wards—has also been optimised and is six times brighter.


The new Omnicell XT Automated Dispensing System will help Trusts to meet Lord Carter’s recommendations


healthcare cleaning professionals can be confident that bacteria will be removed from surfaces and risks of cross contamination, that can lead to Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) and Community Associated Infections (CAIs), are significantly reduced.”


The Chicopee Microfibre Light cloth is available in five colours to help match HACCP standards for safe cleaning, with 40 sheets in each re- sealable pack.


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on improving patient safety, efficiency, and driving vital cost savings needed across the NHS. The system gives management visibility of spend, usage history, and consumption trends which can be broken down at both a consultant and patient level—providing hospitals with a full audit trail.


The GS1 standards required by the Department of Health by 2019/20 are also fully met by the new Omnicell XT cabinets. Omnicell is the only GS1 accredited partner who can provide a solution for both medication and supplies, making it the most economically efficient choice for Trusts.


Paul O’Hanlon, Managing Director for Omnicell UK & Ireland commented: “Here at Omnicell, we pride ourselves in providing everything needed to smoothly integrate the system into Trusts and offer unparalleled support and after-care service. We are committed to constantly developing our systems to ensure customers are always at the forefront of stock management, clinical governance and patient safety.”


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