Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (Mid Yorks) has been shortlisted for the prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards following the successful implementation of Ondine’s Steriwave nasal decolonisation technology.
Introduced to reduce surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgeries, the Steriwave intervention was associated with a remarkable 71% reduction in SSI over a six-month period, along with significant cost savings and improved patient outcomes.
Carolyn Cross, CEO of Ondine commented: “We would like to congratulate Dr Stuart Bond, Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist and Director of Innovation at Mid Yorks, and his team for pioneering the introduction of Steriwave in the NHS. Their work has clearly demonstrated the clinical benefits of Steriwave and has sparked interest across NHS hospitals, particularly as antibiotic resistance continues to rise.”
Dr Stuart Bond, Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist and Director of Innovation at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust: “Being named a finalist is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. Patient safety is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re proud to be recognized at a national level.”
The shortlisting follows a rigorous judging process conducted by a panel of healthcare and patient safety experts.
Steriwave is a non-invasive and painless light-activated antimicrobial therapy that destroys harmful pathogens in the nose—a major source of infection—in minutes. The treatment involves applying the proprietary Steriwave photosensitive agent to each nostril followed by illumination with a specific wavelength of red light. Steriwave is immediately effective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi and does not contribute to antimicrobial resistance, offering a powerful tool in the fight against healthcare-associated infections.
Organised by the Health Service Journal (HSJ), the Patient Safety Awards celebrate the teams and individuals going above and beyond to protect patients from harm, reduce risks, and embed a culture of safety across the UK healthcare sector. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony later this year.
