An insight in to CSSD activities and other essential behind the scenes hospital functions
https://news.stv.tv/feature/a-behind-the-scenes-look-into-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-nhs?top
The Unsung Heroes
Warwick SASCO plays a part in history and the battle against COVID-19
Today the world sees the first Covid 19 vaccination.
For several months Warwick SASCo has worked with national procurement team evaluating products for the vaccination trials.
NHS England selected two of our blue trays for the vaccination sets used in the nationwide roll-out program.
As seen in the news reports, our trays were chosen as the ideal container for the critical delivery of the vaccinations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeN11PnOUCY
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55227325
https://news.sky.com/video/covid-19-vaccine-moment-uks-covid-vaccine-rollout-began-12154835
IT3025 – Instrument Tray- Solid Ribbed Base IT2015- Instrument Tray-Solid Ribbed Base
Dimension 300x25x52mm Dimension 200x150x51xmm
Both trays are:
- Reusable – guaranteed minimum of 1000 decontamination cycles
- Suitable for sterilization by Autoclave, Ethylene Oxide, Hydrogen Peroxide
- Compatible with most hospital chemicals
- Robust and Lightweight
Links
https://www.sasco.co.uk/?s=IT2015
https://www.sasco.co.uk/?s=it3025
For information or media, please contact enquiries@SASCo.co.uk
North East estates and facilities company appoints decontamination expert to lead new infection control services
We could like to congratulate Tony Sullivan, board member for the Institute of Decontamination Sciences, on his new role as environmental and decontamination services manager at
NTH Solutions.
The Institute of Export have warned of a five-year high in costs for sea freight
39.9% increase predicted on sea freight
The Institute of Export have warned of a five-year high in costs for sea freight.
link to news report:
Elective surgery restarts following the Covid 19 pandemic
As planned and elective surgery restarts following the Covid 19 pandemic, The ABHI (Association of British Healthcare Industries) have published a useful
document on restarting healthca
You can find the information here
NHS Restart: Briefing Document
https://www.abhi.org.uk/resource-hub/file/10071
Report launched by the Surgical Instrument Group
ABHI Surgical Instruments Group, details the critical role of surgical instruments and how they bring value to the NHS. It highlights the vast range and number of instruments that are needed in the NHS at any one time and, to ensure that these instruments continue to be safe and fit for purpose, makes a set of key recommendations.
https://www.abhi.org.uk/media/2688/abhi-the-role-of-surgical-instruments.pdf
Warwick SASCo response to COVID-19
Anti-viral surface coating
Coronavirus Notice 18/3/2020
In response to Public Health England advice relating to COVID-19, Warwick SASCo have put measures in place to protect our staff and prevent disruption to supply chain.
To potentially slow the spread of the virus, Warwick SASCo have reinforced health and safety procedures and adopted additional hygiene practices.
Until advised otherwise, we are fully operational and will try to get orders out whilst we have stock and are able to work.
All but essential travel, customer meetings and visitors are suspended until further notice.
We would like to reassure our customers that we are here to support you during this time. Please bear with us, our team are working hard to maintain supply of all essential products and service levels.
Finally, we wish you well and look forward to a continuing our relationship this year.
Best regards….
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Are you prepared?
Soaking containers for disinfecting instruments
Personal hygiene products designed to reduce the risk of cross infection
Contact us for more information enquiries@sasco.co.uk
For more information about Coronavirus see World Health Information and NHS UK
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public