FEATURE ARTICLES

Richard Bancroft, BSc (Hons), science and technical director at STERIS Corporation explores alternatives to parametric release when disinfecting or sterilising medical devices.

Amy Hodgetts, copywriter at digital marketing agency, Mediaworks, details the effect of so-called ‘fake news’, sharing misinformation on social media, and the impact it has on the medical industry.

Contaminated flexible endoscopes are medical devices which may be associated with outbreaks of healthcare-associated infection.1

On 24 September 2019, the National Performance Advisory Group (NPAG) delivered its 15th Clinical Engineering Conference at the Wolverhampton Racecourse. The Clinical Services Journal shares some of the highlights from the fascinating day.

The Clinical Services Journal’s technical editor, Kate Woodhead RGN DMS, examines how the World Health Organization’s GlobalPatient Safety Challenge aims to reduce medication errors.

Neil Griffiths, managing director at TeleTracking UK asks how can a modern health service justify the continued reliance on teams of nurses roaming wards in the hunt for an empty bed?

Dr Neville Young, director of enterprise and innovation at Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), explains why innovation is vital to the future of the NHS, how the AHSN Network is working with NHS organisations and industry innovators to develop and spread new solutions, and how being at Medica 2019 with the ABHI will help drive these objectives forwards.

Hicom’s product manager, Jon Elburn, outlines how Electronic Medical Records providers are working together to help the NHS achieve its Long Term Plan.

The UK Sepsis Trust has been running a campaign for several years to encourage first responders and other healthcare staff to ‘Think Sepsis’ when they are assessing a patient initially. Technical editor, Kate Woodhead RGN DMS discusses how effective the campaign has been in England and the current level of awareness.

Withmore than150 years of combined experience in delivering high-quality healthcare, Mayo Clinic and Oxford University Clinic are joining forces to open a new preventative healthcare facility in London’s renowned Harley Street Medical Area.

Healthcare exhibition season is here again – Healthcare Estates in Manchester, Medica in Düsseldorf and in early 2020, Arab Health in Dubai - as well as a myriad of other trade fairs, trade shows and conferences. Allison Seabourneof Medstor considers whether, in an age where so much in the healthcare world is preceded by the word ‘virtual’ or ‘digital’, there is still a role for the human interaction offered by these events, and asks the question, in 2019, are trade shows still relevant?

Dr Andrew Kemp JP PhD, reader in biology, head of Scientific Advisory Group BICSc, asks if current medical device and biocides regulatory frameworks are fit for purpose, or are they impeding progress?

An increased emphasis to protect patients from healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) means that healthcare specifiers are demanding the best protection against bacteria. Phil Barsby, business development manager at Intastop, explains how key areas can be easily protected, and how long lasting benefits can be achieved.

This year, the Infection Prevention Society Annual Conference celebrates 60 years of infection control nursing. The Clinical Services Journal explores what’s taking place at the ACC, Liverpool from 22 – 24 September 2019.

Cleaning and hygiene continue to play a central role in the fight against healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Although effective cleaning and disinfection can decrease environmental pathogens, reducing the risk of infections, Tinaz Ranina, product manager, infection prevention & personal care at Diversey UK & Ireland, warns that, due to the complexity of hospital environments, this can often result in cleaning that is inadequate.

Infection prevention specialist, Nanosonics, recently held an ultrasound probe decontamination event, in which independent speakers presented delegates with talks relating to the latest decontamination developments in an ultrasound environment.

On Tuesday 24 September 2019, NPAG - part of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust – will host the 2019 Clinical Engineering Conference at Wolverhampton Racecourse. The Clinical Services Journal provides a glimpse of what’s on offer to delegates.

Operating theatres are the beating heart of hospitals and are increasingly at the heart of the products and services provided by Bender UK.

Between 8 – 11 August 2019, The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) held its annual conference and exhibition at the University of York Campus. Delegates were treated to an astonishing array of talks that highlighted health and wellbeing across UK Trusts

Jonathan Evans, communications manager at the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI) explains why he believes life today is unimaginable without HealthTech.