Products Caterplus serves up Food Cards range


Caterplus – the care arm of contract caterer Elior – has introduced a new range of Food Cards that have been developed to help dementia residents in care homes make informed food choices at mealtimes. Each card portrays a different meal


choice, exactly how it would appear on a plate and is shown to dementia residents before mealtimes to help them decide


what they would like to eat. The Caterplus Food Cards have been


carefully curated to be visually engaging and easy to follow for dementia residents. To avoid any confusion and to encourage food choices, the Cards dish images are consistent and include cutlery. Each A5 image is accompanied by


information detailing where the food sits on the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework, giving carers a quick reference as to its suitability for each resident. There is also guidance on how the dish


can be adapted to make them suitable for IDDSI levels.


Hochiki shouts loud with Ekho range


Fire detection technology specialist Hochiki is helping care home facilities managers to upgrade their life safety systems while staying Covid compliant with its Ekho range of next-generation hybrid wireless systems. The Ekho range includes wireless


sounders with volume controls, and warning devices with built-in voice annunciator or visual alarm devices, essential for homes with residents who are hard of hearing or living with dementia where minimal distress is vital in an emergency. Optical, heat


and multi-criteria sensors are part of the range which feature double dust traps and adaptive signal processing to prevent false alarms. The multi-sensor and heat sensor also


featuring a thermal detection element to respond to either a fixed temperature threshold, or a rate of rise in temperature, depending on the determined risks and location. For further information, contact


marketing manager Paul Adams on 01634 266568 or padams@hochikieurope.com.


Dial in for Horne maintenance training


Hospitals estates teams and contract facilities management providers can benefit again from in-depth maintenance training from Horne Engineering to optimise performance and extend the lifetime for Horne thermostatic taps, showers and mixing valves. A new film studio has been installed at


Horne’s factory, equipped with overhead and front-facing cameras, laptops and gadgetry that enables smooth transition from camera view to PowerPoint, to website, for a seamless learning experience over Zoom. Participants get an enhanced view of


procedures and, joining from multiple locations, can save valuable time whilst reducing environmental impact. More information on the maintenance training can be found at b.link/MTS-Zoom.


Rinnai running hot with water systems


Rinnai has announced guaranteed product availability – in particular for its 48-58kW range of continuous flow systems – to maintain a constant and uninterrupted flow of hot water supply in care homes. Rinnai is also guaranteeing speed


Abacus counting on demo safety


Abacus Specialist Bathroom Solutions, will be continuing with its Covid ‘protection promise’ and outdoor demonstrations to reassure all clients and healthcare professionals. Part of this commitment has been the continued provision of the Abacus


demonstration vehicles that provide a safe, outdoor educational environment with natural ventilation. Each vehicle within the fleet has been


specially adapted to house a range of power assisted Abacus baths, so the suitability of equipment can be assessed and group CPD bathing workshops can be safely managed. During sessions, the ramped wheelchair accessible side door and large rear doors remain open, so clean airflow is assured without recycling. In addition to physical demonstrations, Abacus also continues to provide contactless live video assessments and remote CPD training if preferred.


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of delivery, as all orders placed will be despatched within 24 hours on a next day service. In addition, Rinnai products can also be shipped the same day – or night – by priced-in special courier direct to any site in UK major towns and cities. For more information, visit: https://www.


rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/ask-question/, call 01928 531 870 or email sales@rinnaiuk. com or engineer@rinnaiuk.com.


www.thecarehomeenvironment.com • October 2021


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