Theatres and Decontamination Conference 14th March 2018
Panic after a public warning that Orilla Dental Clinic, Canada, used dirty instruments
Orilla Dental Clinic is under investigation following claims that patients may have been exposed to infection from dirty instruments.
http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Promos/infection-and-prevention-control-lapse
Warwick SASCo recognise 50 years of Sterile Services with Institute of Decontamination Sciences
A fabulous night celebrating sterile service professionals at Pharmacy 2 restaurant.
We are honoured to be industry partners of IDSC.
To recognise the important work of decontamination staff, we took 20 IDSC members to represent 50 years of IDSC
Representing each decade was;
Patricia Oliver – Director of Finance IDSc & Chairman of examinations panel
Val O’Brien – ISDC Fellow Specialist Healthcare Consultant
Wendy Kirk – HSDU Manager Burton Hospital Trust
Angela Fairbank – HSDU Manager Pinder Fields Hospital
Philip Flear – HSDU Manager Prince Philip Hospital
Joseph Harris – CDU Manager KIMS Hospital
Lara Clary – Ramsay Healthcare
Carol Swayne – HSDU Manager Barnsley Hospital
Gill Ellis-Pow – Director of Communication IDSc NHS Lothian
Deva Kandasamy – Resource Manager Addenbrooks
Kiera Harris – Sterile Services KIMS Hospital
Helen Campbell – Decontamination Manager Queen Alexandar Hospital
Alan Clark – Vice President ISDc
Darby Booth – Managing Director Warwick SASCo
Alex Green – Compliance Director Warwick SASCo
Janine Farmer – Commericial Manager Warwick SASCo
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Alzheimer’s Disease linked to dirty instruments
A new study has suggested that a Alzheimer’s disease proteins may be contagious and spread through dirty medical tools.
To see the article in Newsweek click here
http://www.newsweek.com/alzheimers-disease-brain-plaques-amyloid-proteins-809994
Turko Hospital CSSD visit with One Med, Finland
It was a pleasure to meet CSSD staff at Turko Elective Hospital, Finland, with our distributors in the region, One Med.
Always nice to see well run, efficient facility and meet happy customers.
Thank you to the One Med team for representing Warwick SASCo. The result of your hard work, product knowledge and enthusiasm is a growing, prosperous partnership. Great job!
Arab Health 2018
UK ABHI Pavilion, Hall 7
For an appointment please email Janine@sasco.co.uk – we already have limited availability left so please don’t delay in booking an appointment with us
Salford Royal Hospital and Wrightington Wigan and Leigh join forces to make sure operations aren’t cancelled
A great example of how our Sterile Service Departments work together on the front line. Well done Salford Royal Hospital and Wrightington Wigan and Leigh Foundation Trust for putting patient safety first.
When resources were stretched, forward thinking by sterile services meant that clean instruments were on hand for surgical procedures.
Our reusable trays are guaranteed for 1000 decontamination cycles.
Single use products are also available to help reduce re-processing time. www.sasco.co.uk
To read more and hear Teresa Mays response to current crisis click here
Silver additive helps stop spread of infection
Johnathon Waggott & Associates have suggested that the ancient method of adding silver compound to products helps with infection control.
Research has proven that Silver has antimicrobial properties that break the chain of infection by killing microbes.
Warwick SASCo Incorporates Biomaster Protection in Bedpan Supports for improved hygienic handling.
The safe, effective and permanent antimicrobial additive based on silver and proven to reduce the growth of harmful bacteria by up to 99.9%
https://www.sasco.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Spa-PBPS-Product-Profile.pdf
https://www.thecarehomeenvironment.com/story/24793/should-care-homes-use-antimicrobial-additives
Congratulations to the 20 winners of the IDSc 50th Anniversary Celebratory dinner.
New Al Farwaniya latest Seminar in Abu Dhabi
Congratulations to New Al Farwaniya for a successful Seminar in Abu Dhabi. Thank you for representing Warwick SASCo
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