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Hands-free macerator range helps fight HCAIs

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DDC Dolphin, a leading expert in dirty utility room equipment and services, has launched two new macerators, the Pulpmatic Ultima and Uno. This unique and patented range of hands-free macerators will help break the cycle of healthcareassociated infections (HCAI).

The Pulpmatic range sets new standards in the maceration of bio-degradable pulp product bedpans, bottles, vomit bowls and other similar articles with patented hands-free operation which eliminates any potential patient-to-patient crosscontamination. The new advanced range covers all hospital requirements with the Pulpmatic Uno – a small pulp macerator used for single items which is ideal for isolation, single bed wards and low usage areas; and the Pulpmatic Ultima – a larger macerator for multiple items. The Pulpmatic range features the first and only macerators offering completely hands-free operation by means of a foot-sensor to open the machines and an optical sensor to close and start them. The hands-free approach makes them more convenient and more hygienic – a major step forward in the fight against HCAIs. Rob Elliott, sales and marketing director, from DDC Dolphin, said: “A major challenge for hospitals and care homes is the fight against healthcare-associated infections such as MRSA and C. difficile. As a world-class organisation, DDC Dolphin’s mission is to prevent the transmission of infection by breaking the cycle of infection and cross-contamination. We successfully achieve this through our technologically advanced design and engineering; our state-of-the-art equipment; our use of high-grade medical materials; our commitment to testing and quality control; and our comprehensive maintenance and training programmes.” He added: “All of our machines are manufactured using high quality medical grade stainless steel, with lids and top surrounds designed to resist contamination – even from airborne bacteria – by using silver nanotechnology impregnated into the lid mouldings.”

Maintaining an infection-free environment

Once installed, it is vital that all dirty utility room equipment remains 100% effective to ensure continued infection control and the UK Care Quality Commission has highlighted the importance of the regular preventative maintenance and testing of equipment. DDC Dolphin offers unsurpassed after-sales service and its specialised knowledge of the installation, testing and maintenance of all dirty utility room equipment has been developed over 20 years. All of the equipment it designs, manufactures and supplies is WRAS certified, and uses the very best design principles and materials, such as stainless steel. This level of support is demanded by the National Health Service which is why many prestigious NHS establishments have turned to DDC Dolphin for advice and support in the planning, design and specifications for its dirty utility room facilities. Rob Elliott said: “DDC Dolphin is at the frontline of the fight against healthcare-associated infections in hospitals and care homes. We are world leading because we have a great new range of products and an extremely experienced team of people who share a vision of where we want the business to be.”

 For more information contact:
DDC Dolphin Ltd
The Fulcrum Vantage Way Poole BH12 4NU

 Tel: 01202 731555
Email: info@ddcdolphin.co.uk
Web: www.ddcdolphin.co.uk


 

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