Real Cost of a Water Bourne Pathogen Outbreak
You have not had a water pathogen outbreak for months and you think your water safety protocols are working just fine? OMG That’s when an unexpected outbreak can flare up from nowhere. Waterborne pathogens continue to be a significant and increasing source of HAIs in healthcare and hospitality applications. The Real Cost to Your Business: […]
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 […]
Your Business’s Reputation Takes Years to Develop and Can Be Destroyed in Seconds
Incidence of #Legionella are on the increase across the UK Your hard won business reputation is a significant asset which has taken decades of hard work and investment to achieve which can be destroyed in seconds by a legionella outbreak in one of your properties Accommodation, whether it be hotels, student halls of residence, hostels […]
New Anti-Pseudomonas Sentinel Valve Effectiveness Exceeds Expectations
We have just completed another round if Independent anti-microbial testing on our new patented Challis Ag+ Sentinel Tap Fitting to demonstrate its speed of effective kill. Our new data is really fantastic in that as a direct result of the large surface area of knitted and compressed copper/silver mesh in our valves, the inherent 100% bioavailability […]
Are You Spending Too Much On Your Point of Use Filters?
As incidents of legionella and pseudomonas increase and the use of POU filters becomes more frequent many clients are seeing the amounts of money spent on these temporary solutions spiral out of control. One main London hospital spending over £100,000 each quarter on filters and is still no further forward to their aim of a permanent […]
Point of Use Filters, Risky Sticking Plaster or Solution to Water Safety Incidents?
When a notifiable water safety incident such as a Legionella, Pseudomonas flare up occurs many users reach straight for the Point of Use (POU) filter as an initial remedy, sometimes a stop gap solution but more often as an ongoing solution, effectively putting an expensive sticking plaster over a more serious underlying red flag problem. […]
Anti Biotic Resistance, The Next Bio Crisis?
Last year in the UK, over 65,000 patients were effected by drug resistant infections, thats 178 per day resulting in over 12,000 deaths. A lot of the antibiotics doctors use today are heavily regulated and monitored because of their eventual aid to resistance. There is a need for new and safer solutions We at Challis […]
Servicing TMV Valves, How To Save Time and Money
Servicing TMV valves across your estate is an essential procedure ensuring the safety and well being of both staff and patients. This service action protects against not only scald risk but also subsequent water contamination by the likes of legionella and pseudomonas along with a variety of waterborne nasties. TMV servicing is undoubtedly time consuming and […]
How Safe Are Your Face Masks & Visors?
I am sure you have noticed reports in the media regarding PPE face visors and masks that turn out to be unfit for purpose and give no protection to the wearer. Even the UK Government has been caught out by cheap substandard visors and facemasks You may be surprised to learn that all that is […]
Covid-19 Cross Contamination Risk From Maintenance Teams Tools
PPE combined with disinfecting hands with antimicrobial wipes or hand washes between wards is a well-established protocol that has been undeniably a very effective measure in combating Covid-19. However, the decontamination of tradesman tools as they transfer and work between wards, rooms or buildings is often overlooked and the level of risk often under-considered, within […]
