SharpsmartVIRUS OUTBREAK SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

Around half of the people exposed to norovirus will also become sick.”

- NHS Inform.

In the busy world of healthcare, we know that no two days are ever the same – and when a virus outbreak occurs, the effects on your facility can be astronomical.

Staff shortages, arrangement of last-minute cover and an influx of beds needing to be filled can quickly deplete your most vital resources and, in some cases, bring the running of multiple departments to a complete standstill.

But it doesn’t have to be like that.

From the waste minimisation device that reduces the risk of infection to educational tools and safety-engineered containers that facilitate the fast removal of infectious waste from the patient environment, Sharpsmart offers an extensive range of solutions that can help your facility prevent and contain damaging outbreaks.

Our patented, clinically-proven virus outbreak support solutions allow your facility to stay compliant and, most importantly, maintain the protection of staff, patients and visitors alike.

BEFORE VACSMART TREATMENT

A bulky waste sack emanat ing odours and act ive v i ruses, r isk of

cross-contaminat ion.

AFTER VACSMART TREATMENT

Waste volume reduced by up to 80%, v i ruses and odour e l iminated,

space increased!

Despite working around the clock, it can be difficult for healthcare facilities to meet those stringent CQC standards - particularly when it comes to the issue of odour, which can be damaging to an otherwise impeccable reputation.

The Vacsmart system is designed to shrink all healthcare waste by up to 80%, including incontinence pads, aprons, gloves and wound-treatment materials, helping to eliminate odours and significantly improve staying, working and visiting conditions for all.

Improve CQC reports

Enhance your facility’s reputation

Eliminate odour, airbone viruses &

spillages

Significantly minimise waste volumes

Increase storage space

Contain outbreaks

Reduce waste collections and associated costs

Improve safety. Stay compliant. Pass inspections.

VACSMART WASTE MINIMISATION SYSTEM

EFFECTIVE OUTBREAK CONTAINMENT

By eradicating the risk of infection, the Vacsmart can help contain outbreaks of large-scale viruses such as norovirus and swine flu – occurrences that can not only incapacitate both patients and staff, but also have the potential to be life-threatening to some residents.

EASY TO USE

The Vacsmart works by removing and filtering excess air within waste bags, eradicating airborne viruses, bacteria and unpleasant smells, and has been proven to reduce waste volume by up to 80%.

The result? A compact, air-tight waste package – safely containing allcontents and removing the risk of infectious waste cross-contamination to the care environment.

CLINISMART C64

Stationary, open-lidded and kerbside-style mobile containers are a common way to dispose of infected waste, but with these types of receptacles comes a heightened risk of spillage, infection transfer and pathogen build-up.

The Clinismart C64 container has set new standards in the safe management of infectious clinical waste.

With proven infection risk minimisation, segregation efficiencies and environmental burden reduction, the C64 combats logistical challenges commonly associated with healthcare waste disposal, whilst keeping staff and patient safety the highest priority.

With statistics showing that the average large healthcare facility generates 12 kilos of waste per day, the event of a virus outbreak can see this number double.

THE FUTURE OF CLINICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

From gloves to aprons, the container is designed to house all infectious treatment waste – and the clever foot-pedal opening mechanism significantly reduces hand contact and, by extension, the risk of infection.

Reduced risk of pathogen and infection transfer

Protect staff, patients and visitors alike

Decreased environmental footprint

Encourage better waste segregation

Minimised logistics handling time

Compact design helps save space

With statistics showing that the average large healthcare facility generates 12 kilos of waste per day, the event of a virus outbreak can see this number double.

As a busy healthcare facility with plenty of beds, we understand that space can be an issue when it comes to the storage of clinical waste receptacles.

The Clinismart Bag-to-Bedside system provides an innovative yet unbelievably simple way to deal with waste that is generated at a patient’s bedside.

Comprising a range of bespoke components and blended learning tools, the solution is designed to safely contain waste at the point of generation – whilst significantly reducing the risk of cross-contamination to the patient environment.

Reduced risk of cross-contamination

Generated waste dealt with quickly and safely

Promotes correct segregation

Enhances the patient environment

Educational materials can be tailored specifically to your facility

CLINISMART BAG-TO-BEDSIDE

THE BENEFITS

Patented “bag grabbers” provide a secure holding place for the waste procedure bags at point-of-care, whereas strategically-placed bag dispensers and waste bin labels clearly identify the disposal route for the specific waste streams. The waste bags are routinely removed from the patient environment following use, ensuring waste is dealt with quickly and safely.

Clinismart also provides departmental specific waste segregation posters, prompt cards and educational work-stations can be strategically placed in areas where staff responsible for performing clinicalprocedures can ‘self-train’.

Sharpsmart. A paradigm shift in healthcare waste management.

Established in 2004, Sharpsmart has been shaping and redefining safe waste practices for just over a decade. A family-owned business, Sharpsmart was born out of a passion for minimising the risks inflicted on healthcare professionals from unsafe sharps handling practices.

From small facilities to large trusts, our scalable business model ensures that every customer receives:

• Timely scheduled services with clear communication

• Minimum disruption to patient care • Safety and security underpinning all waste

handling practices • A positive and friendly customer experience

For more information on how Sharpsmart’s products and services can benefit your facility in the critical areas of outbreak containment, infection control and compliance, contact us using the details overleaf.

customerservice@sharpsmart.co.ukwww.sharpsmart.co.uk01388 810310UK078.2