CONTENTS Editor’s Voice Hello and welcome to the June/July issue of Tomorrow’s Care.


In this month’s issue, Medication & Research goes under the spotlight with the Director of Omnicell UK & Ireland, Ed Platt, suggesting that in order to modernise processes and drive patient safety in hospitals, the adoption of new technologies is needed around the handling of controlled drugs. He draws on research in a newly launched advisory report to back-up the idea that these technologies should be recognised within a new legal framework with guidance to promote a more secure and efficient means for the ordering, storing, dispensing and administration of controlled drugs. It’s a fascinating feature that can be read on page 30.


Elsewhere, we take a look at Waste Management with Cromwell Polythene sharing its advice on effective healthcare waste management during the summer months, with particular emphasis of how to prevent scent issues from occurring. We also hear from Michael Hurt, Head of Memory Care at Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare, who explains how technology can enhance the lives of care home residents, especially from a safety point of view, in our Security & Safety feature.


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Contents COVER STORY 12 18


SILVER JUBILEE UK-based cleaning and hygiene


product manufacturer, EcoTech (Europe) Ltd celebrates 25 years of service to the care industry.


SAFETY & SECURITY


A FORCE FOR GOOD How can technology enhance the


lives of care home residents, especially from a safety point of view, asks Michael Hurt, at Sunrise Senior Living UK and Gracewell Healthcare.


FURNITURE & INTERIORS 26


HOMES THAT CARE James Botterill, Director of HSSP


Architects shares his experience in twitter.com/TomorrowsCare


designing care homes that support the wellbeing and quality of life of people living with dementia.


MEDICATION & RESEARCH 30


ALL UNDER CONTROL The adoption of new technologies


is needed around the handing of controlled drugs to modernise processes and drive patient safety in hospitals, says Ed Platt, at Omnicell UK & Ireland.


WASTE MANAGEMENT 40


FOOD FOR THOUGHT Huw Crampton, at Tidy Planet,


explores what the Environment Bill means for the care sector in the run up to the new food waste regulations coming into effect.


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