Entries by Sarah Clements

How to Choose the Right Hospital-Grade Air Purifier

For an air purifier to be hospital-grade, it must meet any relevant standards for each specific setting. Air Purifier Requirements for Hospital Departments Different areas of the hospital will have different requirements. Some areas will have to meet COSHH obligations concerning exposure to certain hazardous substances. Whereas public spaces may simply need a good supply […]

Smoking Outside Hospitals: Bans, Laws & Guidelines

In March 2022, Scotland banned smoking outside hospital buildings. Smoking Ban Outside Hospital Rules in Scotland The new legislation aims to achieve the following: To introduce an enforceable smoke-free perimeter of 15 metres outside of hospital buildings. To support the denormalisation of smoking on hospital grounds. This, in turn, should help reduce tobacco use across […]

Disposable Absorbent Mats: Inco Pads vs. T-Mat

Inco pads have long been the preferred solution for fluid control during certain hospital procedures. What is an Inco Pad? Despite the name (“inco” is short for “incontinence”), inco pads are no longer widely used for managing incontinence. Instead, they’re used as “procedure underpads”, to provide a temporary protective layer during procedures. What Are Inco […]

Clearing the NHS Backlog in 2023: Plans and Estimates

The NHS is facing an unprecedented backlog. This is the care that the NHS would have delivered in a “normal” year, but which has been disrupted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns. What is the NHS backlog? The NHS backlog includes patients: On waiting lists for treatments who, ordinarily, would […]

UVC vs. HEPA Air Filters and Purifiers

An intelligent air filtration system plays an integral part of effective infection control in hospitals. If you’re considering a new air filtration system for your hospital or healthcare setting, then it’s important that you choose a system you can depend on. In this post we’ll explore the differences between two different types of air filters […]

Future Surgery: 15-16 November 2022

The 2022 Future Surgery Show takes place at ExCeL London on 15-16 November 2022. The event brings together surgeons, anaesthetists and other perioperative specialists for two days of networking and CPD-accredited training and education. Cairn Technology is very excited to be exhibiting at Future Surgery 2022, where we will be on hand to show visitors […]

Smart Estates Summit: 8 December 2022

The 2022 Smart Estates Summit takes place on 8 December at the QEII Centre in London. This Year’s Focus The focus of the 2022 summit is “Transforming the Public Estate for a Greener and Smarter Future”. This is an opportunity for public sector property professionals to discover the latest policy updates while exploring new initiatives […]