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5 Comment: Fire alarm systems: the new guidance 5 Cover story: Starkstrom reports considerable growth in demand 7 Institute News: IHEEM’s West Midlands Branch votes in new Chair 12 Training and Development section 21 Health Sector News: Using simulation to optimise patient flow
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26 Firecode: what’s new, and what do I need to do?
Maz Daoud, head of Fire Safety, NHS Estates, at NHS England, discusses recent revisions to HTM 05-03, and the implications for fire safety policies and procedures across the NHS estate. He focuses particularly on Part B, covering fire detection and fire alarm systems, including the reduction of false alarm and unwanted fire signals.
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33 Planning early for a smooth handback process Over the next 3-4 years, a number of the earlier hospital PFI projects will come to an end, and in the next two decades, a significant further tranche will reach ‘handback’ stage. HEJ editor, Jonathan Baillie, asked Ian Daccus, Estates and Facilities Strategic Partnership director at Capita, for his ‘take’ on the ensuing challenges and opportunities.
39 Striking Plymouth facility has an eye to the future The striking new Royal Eye Infirmary building created off site for Derriford Hospital in Plymouth by Modern Methods of Construction specialist, MTX, opened to patients last October to meet increasing demand for eye surgery and treatment from across Devon and Cornwall. HEJ editor, Jonathan Baillie, reports.
45 Ensuring your laundry has a clean bill of health While maintaining a sterile environment is aways a priority for on-premises laundries, the importance is redoubled for healthcare estates. Mick Christian, Training & Demonstration manager, Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, discusses how new technologies can help Laundry managers enhance hygiene and productivity.
51 ‘Cognitively inclusive’ toolkit aiming to get design right Researchers at the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies discuss a ‘toolkit’ designed to help primary care facilities improve the physical environment for all patients.
56 Oxidising biocide system offers ‘safer and easier’ route Providing a clean water supply is a priority in clinical settings, but the handling and usage of associated water treatment chemicals on site can be challenging. Synthesis’s Kieran Fleming highlights how an innovative oxidising biocide offers ‘a safer and easier-to-use’ alternative.
63 Specifying compliant bathing equipment Reval Continuing Care MD, Jason Ashman, discusses the importance of only purchasing compliant water fittings for use in healthcare settings – with a particular focus on assisted bathing equipment – and sets out some of the key things to look out for.
67 Disposing of human waste safely and hygienically New advances in sluice room technology mean hospitals can improve their infection prevention and control procedures – while still saving money and reducing carbon emissions, says infection prevention and control specialist, DDC Dolphin.
72 Key considerations for wire-free systems in focus
Courtney Thorne’s Dave Hewitt looks at some of the key benefits of wire- free communications technology, but warns potential purchasers to ensure that what they are looking at buying is fit for purpose.
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