The website of the Clinical Services Journal

Surgical Holdings attend AfPP to showcase accredited rigid endoscope repair training programme

Surgical Holdings will be exhibiting at the Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) Annual Conference 2022 to raise awareness of their accredited training programme which highlights how to test the quality of rigid endoscopes, identify faults and ensure patient safety.

At this year’s AfPP Annual Conference, Surgical Holdings – a British manufacturer and repairer of medical devices – will be offering conference attendees the chance to develop skills and integrate CPD accredited training, in order to help them better manage these important and valuable assets. 

The company has developed a standard operating procedures (SOP) training programme, which can be easily incorporated into internal Quality Management Systems, in order to assist theatres and sterile services departments in identifying the different faults routinely seen in the handling of rigid endoscopes, without the need for expensive endoscope checking apparatus. 

Dan Coole, Managing Director of Surgical Holdings explains: These simple tests can be used to check and improve the quality and condition of rigid endoscopes, which are reused every day in hospitals.”

“Increased understanding of what can go wrong with endoscopes – which are routinely subjected to harsh conditions – and how to test them to identify, and repair defects, will assist surgeons to detect problems before surgery and ensure the safety of patients is not compromised. An endoscope used during only one procedure, typically will be handled by a minimum of six people.”

Surgical Holdings will also be offering delegates at this year’s show, a chance to book into a tour of its new Rigid Endoscope Repair workshop, based in Southend-on-Sea.

All major brands of rigid endoscope can be repaired at Surgical Holdings’ workshop. The family-run business – whose highly-skilled technicians (with over 25 years experience) return scopes to the manufacturer’s original specification, utilise the latest technologies in optical repair. These include laser welding, construction of fibre bundles with the highest quality German materials and the latest soldering techniques to ensure optimum repair and clinical standards.

The tour will allow visitors to gain exclusive insights into the company’s expert repair, refurbishment and manufacturing service, allowing them to learn more about the technology, expertise and rigorous processes that go behind ensuring the quality of every instrument and repair.

The Association for Perioperative Practice Annual Conference is the UK’s leading association for perioperative practitioners. Surgical Holdings first exhibited back in 2010. Taking place at the University of York from 8-11 September 2022, the event is set to be one of the largest gatherings of theatre practitioners in the professional calendar.

The conference brings together over 500 perioperative practitioners to participate in a packed programme of education, workshops and networking opportunities that are designed to inform, challenge and inspire the participants.

Throughout the event, visitors can meet the Surgical Holdings team on Stand 48. 

For more information, visit: https://www.surgicalholdings.co.uk/

Upcoming Events

Central Sterilising Club - Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

Crowne Plaza at Gerrard’s Cross
15th April 2024 – 16th April 2024

DECON UK 2024

National Conference Centre, Birmingham
17th April 2024

Infection Prevention & Control

National Conference Centre, Birmingham
23rd - 24th April 2024

Theatres & Decontamination Conference 2024

Coventry Building Society Arena
16th May 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - Birmingham

Millennium Point, Birmingham
18th May 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - Exeter

University of Exeter
22nd June 2024

Access the latest issue of Clinical Services Journal on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Clinical Services Journal app from your device's App store

Upcoming Events

Central Sterilising Club - Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

Crowne Plaza at Gerrard’s Cross
15th April 2024 – 16th April 2024

DECON UK 2024

National Conference Centre, Birmingham
17th April 2024

Infection Prevention & Control

National Conference Centre, Birmingham
23rd - 24th April 2024

Theatres & Decontamination Conference 2024

Coventry Building Society Arena
16th May 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - Birmingham

Millennium Point, Birmingham
18th May 2024

The AfPP Roadshow - Exeter

University of Exeter
22nd June 2024

Access the latest issue of Clinical Services Journal on your mobile device together with an archive of back issues.

Download the FREE Clinical Services Journal app from your device's App store

Step Communications Ltd, Step House, North Farm Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR
Tel: 01892 779999
www.step-communications.com
© 2024 Step Communications Ltd. Registered in England. Registration Number 3893025