REAT and NHS cleaning contracts/COVID-19 work15 Dec 2020 10:45
New blog post FYI - here's some extracts:
https://www.reactsc.co.uk/post/how-our-nhs-contract-cleaning-keeps-minds-focused-on-hygiene
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How our NHS contract cleaning keeps minds focused on hygiene
It’s important to get value for money from long-term NHS cleaning contracts that deliver excellent results, and that’s where REACT shines.
There’s been some good news over the past couple of weeks in the health and care sector. With the advent of several Covid-19 vaccines, there’s the prospect for us to get the virus better under control. But it’s vital not to let up on the measures that have been working to date. It will take some time to roll out the vaccine effectively across the whole population. And in any case in the healthcare sector, enhanced cleaning protocols are a fact of life. So, it’s important to get value for money from long-term NHS cleaning contracts that deliver excellent results. That’s where REACT shines, and in this blog, we’re looking at how we help keep minds focused on hygiene in healthcare.
Cleaning protocols that tackle infections throughout the healthcare system
At every level in the NHS, there’s a whole host of buildings which need to be kept clean. Out in the community, there are more than 6,800 GP surgeries across the UK. And of course, there are hundreds of bigger facilities. Some 220 acute NHS trusts run hospitals, treatment centres and specialist care at around 1,600 sites in the UK. (Some of these hospital trusts have between two and eight sites, including one of our major NHS clients in London).
NHS cleaning contracts, from hospital trusts to local GP surgeries
REACT has established an enviable reputation as specialists in the delivery of cleaning NHS facilities to the highest standards. Our NHS contract cleaning services offer long-term cost savings by negating at source the need for costly repeat visits to treat otherwise avoidable outbreaks. We use premium products and innovative solutions to ensure all areas are truly clear of life-threatening viruses and drug-resistant bacteria. Our robust four-step infection control methodology ensures areas are clean by testing for residues before and after cleaning and disinfection. Our quality and innovation-led approach provides vital, potentially life-saving protection for patients.
We have extensive experience of cleaning all patient-facing environments within hospitals, including operating theatres and endoscopy departments, scanning rooms and general wards, and therapy and rehabilitation facilities. We won’t skimp on cleaning non-clinical areas either, such as waiting rooms, toilets and washrooms, or public areas and corridors. In GP surgeries, we’ll deliver high hygiene standards in consulting rooms, treatment rooms and reception areas. And with our expertise, we can adapt to the specifics of the facility with the appropriate equipment, whether it’s a hard floor or a hard-to-reach ceiling.