Top 10 Ways To Prevent Pseudomonas
Regularly flush all water outlets Regularly thermally disinfect all water outlets Regularly review and update education and training of staff particularly with regard to safe and effective water outlet cleaning protocols Ensure no unauthorised fluid is disposed of in the sink Ensure tap outlet does not discharge directly over the […]
European Centre For Disease Prevention & Control, Legionaires Disease Report
Detailed below key details in a report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The report gives an overview of the situation in European countries when it comes to legionella and provides some interesting and unexpected insights The figures are from 2013-2017, and that is the newest and most up to date. For […]
Why Is Your Legionella Treatment System Not Working As Well As You Expected?
At the risk of stating the obvious, no matter how sophisticated or expensive your current legionella control measures are if the treated water is not being drawn through the system right to the outlet then it will be either completely ineffective or its effect dramatically eroded. Some seldom-used parts of a water system can be […]
Case Study:Tinderhøj School Denmark Install Water Management System (WMS)
Tinderhøj School Goes Internet of Things NEW PROJECT There is nothing irrelevant to the new digital initiative that Tinderhøj School has installed in all 180 taps. In fact, the initiative is the first of its kind in Denmark and in addition to operating savings, the system has a learning screen in the school’s reception that […]
Challis Ag+ Launch New Tool Disinfectant Virucide
Challis Ag+ Naturally Pure, Environmentally Friendly Anti Microbial Tool Disinfectant Decontaminating hands with antimicrobial wipes or hand washes between wards is a well-established protocol that has been undeniably a very effective measure in improving infection control. However, the decontamination of tradesman tools as they transfer and work between wards is often overlooked and the level […]
Pseudomonas, Simple Control Solution Available Now
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa poses a growing threat in healthcare applications because of its astonishing capacity for developing resistance to nearly all available antibiotics. This is due to the selection of mutations in its chromosomal genes and from its increasing ability to transfer resistance. Because of Psedomonas. aeruginosa’s incredible ability to dodge antibiotics, it has become ever […]
Challis Ag+ Anti Microbial Shower Key Benefits
When we at Challis Ag+ first developed the unique and original idea for our Colour Coded, Disposable, Anti Microbial Showers we did not expect the success of the Ag+scheme concept. However, we soon came to terms with the famous quotation “Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery” as competitors started to flood the market with budget low-quality […]
Safety & Quality Raising the Game
Safety & Quality are always the very first casualties sacrificed on the altar of budget and lower prices. Whether knowingly done or just being misled the implications and the outcomes are always eventually the same. Take Grenfell Tower as an example, why would a specifier knowingly take such a risk when the potential outcome is so horrendous. Complacency, […]
Challis Ag+ Launch 25 Minute Legionella Test
An immediate, simple, on-site Legionella test that makes water systems safer. You can now Get accurate results in 25 minutes. RAPID The world ’s fastest Legionella test. Get results on-site in 25 minutes. ON-SITE The world’s only genuine field test. Removes the risks associated with the transportation of samples. SIMPLE SELF-TEST Simple to use, no specialist training required. One […]
Challis Ag+® Thermal Flushing Mixer, Saving Time Money & Resources
Challis Ag+® Thermal Flushing Mixer In order to meet ACOP L8 compliance many hospital estates departments spend considerable time, resources and money on ensuring that bacterial load and biofilm is killed and flushed through shower mixing valves. The most effective method of doing this is by thermal shock by which high-temperature water is flushed through […]
