HEALTHCARE & HOSPITAL HYGIENE
be a constant stream of people – some suffering from injuries, some perhaps intoxicated – and all of them expected to wait long periods for their treatment. In such a scenario, tempers may be running high, so for this reason, washroom systems and other fittings in A&E need to be robust and vandal-resistant. Similarly, the washrooms in mental institutions and drug rehabilitation centers will also be prone to abuse, and this is where systems such as the Tork SmartOne® toilet tissue dispenser come into their own. The Tork SmartOne® has been specifically adapted for use in such environments and is robust, sturdy and contains no fissures or crevices where needles or medication could be stored. Lockable, sturdy dispensers such as Tork Elevation systems and again, the Tork SmartOne® dispenser, have been designed to withstand rough treatment in washrooms where vandalism or pilferage are an issue. The fact that they are also easy to wipe clean will help to maintain the hygienic appearance of the washroom.
Hygiene is of paramount importance in the staff washrooms of any hospital, since the patients’ swift recovery may depend on the hand hygiene of those who treat them. Medical staff – particularly those in operating theatres and intensive care wards – need to have access to user-friendly systems that will encourage them to wash their hands frequently without causing discomfort, which is why Tork Xpress™ Extra Soft Multifold Hand Towels are particularly suitable for use in such hygiene-critical washrooms. The towels are soft to the touch and kind to the skin, while their high absorbency helps to “blot” hands dry – Tork Extra Mild Foam or Liquid Soaps are also both good options, since they are gentle on the skin. Long-lasting soap and hand towel systems will ensure a continuous supply of hygiene essentials in the busy visitor washrooms of a hospital. Tork Mild Liquid Soap and the Tork Matic® Hand Towel Roll dispenser both work well in washrooms with a high throughput of visitors.
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Besides the need for systems that are hygienic, robust and user- friendly, cost will always be a key consideration in any healthcare washroom. Public sector facilities are increasingly seeking sustainable solutions when choosing equipment and supplies. Sustainability and cost-in-use will often go hand-in- hand, since systems that naturally control consumption will also result in less waste, fewer deliveries, a lower transport burden and reduced traffic emissions. The Tork SmartOne® toilet tissue system is a good example, since it offers single-sheet dispensing which can help to cut consumption by up to 40% – this not only reduces waste and product cost, but cuts down on the amount of time spent refilling the unit too, which in turn reduces labour costs.
The high-capacity Tork Matic® dispenser is another example of a system that is both sustainable
and cost-effective. The unit holds sufficient paper for more than 400 visitors, and again has been designed to give out only a sheet of paper at a time to help reduce consumption, while the single sheet dispensing helps to reduce the risk of cross- contamination. The towels are also available in different qualities including a highly economical towel for environments where cost is key. It can be a hard task to come up with washroom systems that are at once hygienic, economical in use, user- friendly, robust and sustainable, but this can be achieved with the help of a supplier that can offer a wide range of systems and refills that have been designed to suit every type of washroom environment.
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