Reports claim that there is a 40% increase in cases of the Novovirus this year and more are expected over Christmas.
The highly contagious sickness bug that thrives in winter has again caused chaos for hospitals throughout the UK.
In weeks 44-47 461 outbreaks were recorded resulting in 446 bed or ward closures.
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We will be at the Institue of Decontamination Services conference Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th November, 2016.
Come and meet us, we look forward to seeing you there.
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Warwick SASCo were happy to meet so many valued customers at WFHSS 2016 Brisbane in October.
We will be attending Medica and IDSC in November. Make an appointment with Janine@sasco.co.uk to meet us too.
Nearly 200 patients who received dental treatment in a Western Alaska clinic have been tested for possible exposure to viruses such as Hepatitis and HIV. Although they considered the risk to be low, the CDC carried out the blood tests after discovering instruments used has not been fully sterilized.
Found out more hereWe will be at Medica. Will you?
We would really like to meet you.
You will find us at the ABHI Pavilion Stand 16/G25-1
Contact us now to make an appointment:
Tel: +44 (0)1926 422427
or email: janine@sasco.co.uk
Read more information about Medica hereNew research has discovered a natural way to reduce bacterial load on medical equipment.
Scientists at Southampton University found that Manuka Honey reduced the spread of bacteria by more than 75% when it was applied to instruments.
Warwick SASCo were pleased to meet French speaking customers, hospital representatives and decontamination and sterile services professionals the annual Journee International Francophone Sterlisation conference held this month in Belgium.
For more information about the organisation please see the link below.
http://www.aster-info.be/jifs-bruxelles-2016-23-et-24-septembre/
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If you are a medical device supplier to the NHS you will need to be compliant with their procurement strategy by September 2016.
5 hospitals are currently trialling the new barcode system which will soon be applied throughout the UK.
By now all companies should be registered for GS1 (UK) for medical devices.
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The Detroit News reported last week that doctors in 3 Detroit hospitals were forced to delay procedures due to unclean surgical tools.
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http://wsbt.com/news/health/3-detroit-hospitals-lose-some-medicare-funds-over-infections
Some funds lost over infectionsWindsor Regional Hospital, Canada, postponed up to 300 elective surgeries last month after finding scorches or stains on cloths holding sterilized equipment.
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We understand that normal services have now resumed.
http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/surgeries-at-ouellette-campus-resume-following-sterilization-issue
Hospital cancels operations due to sterilization issues