Infection prevention
Say ‘goodbye’ to pre-wetted plastic wipes with the Cache range.
l Complete digital traceability with 3T, Tristel’s fully featured, cloud-based compliance platform.
Using the learning management system, managers can track staff progress as they complete the courses and take the City & Guild’s accredited exam to earn their certification. Visit the organisation’s stand to learn more about its courses and hear about an upcoming course that encompasses online learning and practical training to establish and demonstrate competency for decontamination staff.
Chlorine and alcohol-free disinfectant range Xinix Global AB in Sweden is advancing infection control with FreeBact – a chlorine- and alcohol- free, highly-effective disinfectant for healthcare environments. Designed for surface and water disinfection, FreeBact inactivates all bacteria, viruses, fungi, and biofilm – without leaving toxic residues or taste. FreeBact is non-corrosive, pH-neutral, and three times more effective than alcohol and claimed to be five times more effective than chlorine. With proven efficacy against resistant pathogens, including Legionella, MRSA, and Norovirus, FreeBact provides reliable, sustainable infection control. Xinix solutions are trusted worldwide in healthcare, emergency response, public infrastructure, and by NGOs for humanitarian aid.
Reducing the risk of SSIs Essity will be highlighting Leukomed Sorbact at the event. SSIs are the third most commonly reported type of healthcare-acquired infection and the most costly. Using Leukomed Sorbact post-operatively can reduce SSI risk in patients post-caesarean section by up to 67% versus standard of care, and by up to 47% in patients post-vascular surgery. NHSSC have a released a case study where the standard non-woven dressing was replaced with a Leukomed Sorbact wound dressing following all caesarean sections. A 37.7% drop in the rate of SSI (p<0.05) was achieved, with a 30.4% decrease in antibiotic use and a system wide cost saving of £234,784. For details of the case study visit: https://
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tracking & auditing.
l Frees staff from manual paperwork & admin burden.
l Provides a dashboard of rich data enabling full insight.
Disinfectant wipe range Pal International supplies high-quality wipes and hygiene products to distributors, the NHS, and partners in over 50 global markets. Its Medipal brand, launched over a decade ago, delivers innovative healthcare solutions that reduce infections and save lives. Medipal disinfectant wipes are now MDR-certified, reinforcing the copmany’s commitment to quality and compliance. Medipal products support healthcare professionals with high- performance, clinically backed solutions. By reducing environmental risks for patients and staff, Pal helps to create safer healthcare environments. The company says that it has significantly reduced plastics in Medipal packaging, with mono-plastic flow wraps now 100% recyclable, while its new BREEAM Outstanding-rated facility enhances its ability to develop sustainable, cutting-edge technologies.
Training courses on decontamination As part of Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust, AVM Services has been creating and conducting training courses for decontamination staff and engineers since 2005. Recent focus has centred around enhancing the accessibility of courses for the diverse range of staff, which has led to the development of a series of online training courses for decontamination technicians in sterile service departments and endoscope reprocessing units. The courses boast a multimedia format
with interactive narrated modules, detailed graphics and animations, and quizzes to test learner uptake and retention of information.
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Revolutionising loan kit management Ingenica’s pioneering, purpose-built digital app automates and standardises the entire loan kit process, eliminating inefficiencies and ensuring full track & traceability, supplier collaboration, and compliance with MHRA, GIRFT and CQC standards.
Ingenica Loan Kit:
l Prevents lost kits & last-minute delays. l Improves procurement efficiency & cost control.
l Enhances compliance with automated
Fully automated endoscope cleaning Available from PFE Medical, the Khamsin transforms endoscope cleaning by combining ultrasonic technology with patented nanotechnology. With a rapid 20-minute cycle for two endoscopes, it ensures superior biofilm removal, effectively reducing hospital-acquired infections and enhancing patient safety. Designed for efficiency, the system cleans two flexible endoscopes simultaneously, regardless of complexity, significantly reducing manual cleaning time. By eliminating the need for brushes, sponges, and protective equipment, it lowers costs, while improving workflow. The Khamsin also supports a more sustainable
approach by reducing waste and requiring no single-use consumables.
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