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Spark Medical Limited, a leading provider of healthcare transport services has chosen ClearTrace Infection Control as its new Infection Control Provider.  The engagement will see ClearTrace provide market leading Infection Control Solutions to Spark Medical including the ClearTrace Total Hygiene Solution platform, routine deep cleaning provision and industry leading chemicals for cleaning and hygiene.

We have a business built upon a reputation for professionalism and service excellence

Matthew Kelly, Managing Director of Spark Medical Limited, is delighted with the new agreement. “As a provider of specialised healthcare transport services to the NHS and Blue Chip Organisations we have a business built upon a reputation for professionalism and service excellence; ensuring we have the best Infection Control provision in place is a crucial element to our business. Following an increase in demand and service delivery Spark Medical were looking to strengthen their Infection Control provision across our bases and staff. In the team at ClearTrace headed up by James Staniland we recognised an organisation that shares our values and understands the importance of Infection Control. With a growing business, staff and fleet it necessitates a bespoke approach to Infection Control and we needed a provider who is able to adapt to the changing needs of our business. James Staniland and the team at ClearTrace designed a bespoke solution including the provision of announced and unannounced ATP swabbing and audit processes that will assist us in managing and enhancing our Infection Control risk exposures with precise control over the important details. This new relationship is already working well for us and we look forward to working in partnership with ClearTrace.

Total Hygiene Solution

James Staniland, UK Sales Director at ClearTrace, comments: “We’re delighted to be able to work with and provide Spark Medical with their IPC Systems. As well as a bespoke product, our ‘Total Hygiene Solution’ is provided by real experts in this sector, we’ve tailored our approach to the management of the risks of healthcare-associated infections, scheduling vehicle cleaning and terminal disinfection focused on patient care and staff well-being all backed up by CQC Auditing, ATP Swab Testing and Level 2 IPC Training.

Our industry leading chemical products offer real and effective solutions for healthcare and ambulance operators, these products are tried, tested and independently verified including our SD50 Broad Spectrum Disinfectant is effective in 30 seconds and has been tested against Coronavirus SARS-2 Covid-19, this level of cover is paramount to patient and staff safety and is used daily by the Spark Medical team.

The whole team here at ClearTrace are delighted to be working in partnership with Spark Medical to achieve better outcomes for patients and staff.

Diagnostic Healthcare, recognised as a centre of excellence offering services of the highest quality and reliability is one of the largest providers of diagnostic imaging and reporting services across the UK has chosen ClearTrace Infection Control as its new Infection Control Provider. The engagement will see ClearTrace provide market leading Infection Control Solutions to Diagnostic Healthcare including the ClearTrace Total Hygiene Solution platform, routine Deep Cleaning provision and industry leading chemicals for cleaning and hygiene.

Diagnostic Healthcare and ClearTrace Infection Control have businesses built upon reputations for professionalism and service excellence!

ROB BRAY, Head of Clinical Services of Diagnostic Healthcare Limited, is delighted with the new agreement. “As one of the largest providers of diagnostic imaging services across the North West, the Midlands and the South of England our specialist MRI, CT, Ultrasound and DEXA medical imaging techniques perform over 135,000 scans annually. Diagnostic Healthcare have a business built upon a reputation for professionalism and service excellence offering the highest possible care to our patients; ensuring we have the best Infection Control provision in place is a crucial element to our business. Following an increase in demand and service delivery Diagnostic Healthcare were looking to strengthen our Deep Cleaning and Infection Control provision across all of our mobile scanners throughout the UK. In the team at ClearTrace headed up by James Staniland we recognised an organisation that shares our values and understands the importance of Infection Control. With a growing business, staff and scanner network it necessitates a bespoke approach to Infection Control and we needed a provider who is able to adapt with the changing needs of our business. James Staniland and the team at ClearTrace designed a bespoke solution including the provision of announced and unannounced ATP swabbing and audit processes that will assist us in managing and enhancing our Infection Control risk exposures with precise control over the important details. This new relationship is already working well for us and we look forward to working in partnership with ClearTrace.

Total Hygiene Solution

James Staniland, Group Managing Director at ClearTrace, comments: “We’re delighted to be able to work with and provide Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd with their Deep Cleaning and Infection Control Systems. Our ‘Total Hygiene Solution’ is provided by real experts in this sector, we’ve tailored our approach to the management of the risks of healthcare-associated infections, scheduling vehicle cleaning and terminal disinfection, focused on patient care and staff well-being all backed up by CQC Auditing, ATP Swab Testing, and Level 2 IPC Training.

Our industry-leading chemical products offer real and effective solutions for healthcare operators, these products are tried, tested and independently verified including our SD50 Broad Spectrum Disinfectant being effective in 30 seconds against Bacteria, Viruses, MycoBacterium, Fungi, Yeast, Mold, and Spores. It has also been tested against COVID-19, Zika and Ebola. This level of cover is paramount to patient and staff safety to support the vital work offered by the Diagnostic Healthcare team.

The whole team here at ClearTrace is delighted to be working in partnership with Diagnostic Healthcare to achieve better outcomes for patients and staff.

Written by Barbara Morris

Most professional cleaning products are concentrated formulas that require chemical diluting at the point of use, which is essential to ensure this is done correctly. Automatic dilution equipment makes this process simple, however, if you’re using a manual dilution process, then you should always consider the Health and Safety implications, follow COSHH guidelines, and wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. 

Dilution Rates can usually be found on the product label and on your product information sheets. If you over-dilute your chemicals, you could be wasting product, time, and money and get incorrect results. If you under-dilute your chemicals, you could be at risk of having a mixture of solution with a high risk of fume injury and/or chemical burns as well as damage to the surfaces you are cleaning. Under-diluting can also reduce the efficacy of surface sanitisers and disinfectants, so it is of vital importance to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. 

Be sure to always measure water first, adding the cleaning product to the water. Use the same size container for measuring both the cleaning product and the water and fill it to the same level. Some products may have different ratios for different cleaning tasks, so ensure you are consulting the product label per use. When a label says the chemical should be “Neat” that means it does not require dilution. 

Dilution ratios are simple to understand if you can remember your primary school maths. If a product ratio is 1:25 and you are using 20ml of chemical product, then you will need to dilute it with 500ml of water. 

The simplest solution for a business or healthcare trust is to set up chemical dosing systems for commonly used cleaning products. This can improve worker safety by minimising exposure to chemicals and reducing the risk of dilution error. 

ClearTrace has refined the art of Chemical Dosing Dispensing Systems within the workplace, and they are available for all our products. After an assessment of your business facility and cleaning processes, our technicians will install the relevant Dosing Systems for you. Installation includes all appropriate guidance and safety signage.  

To learn more about our Chemical Dosing Dispensing Systems or any other services ClearTrace offers, call 01524 220225.