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Proceed with caution

Signs

Alan Stevenson, director, Workshop 2 Limited, looks at sign design and the most commonly used wayfinding devices

Focus on facilities management

Facilities Management

Keith J Sammonds, operations director, Healthcare Facilities Consortium, builds on the past when planning for the future

Sustainability pressures

Energy

Despite the economic difficulties, which we are all currently facing, the UK government remains committed to and indeed is in the process of increasing its self-imposed targets in the area of carbon reduction

Improving climate through carbon trading

Energy

A new government initiative will require health establishments to take concrete steps to reduce the carbon emissions causing climate change as Alan Aldridge, executive director of ESTA explains

Legionella monitoring

Infection Control

Are you at risk of a fatal outbreak? asks Helen Clarke from Radio-Tech Ltd

Guidelines for infection prevention

Infection Control

Diane Gilmore of the Association for Perioperative Practice looks at government guidelines on HCAIs

A time to celebrate

HB Awards

The many shining examples and success stories of the NHS were celebrated at the recent HB Awards at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium

A city with it all

Conferences and Events

Think you know all that London has to offer? Think again. London is a city that is constantly evolving and striving to offer the very best in business venues and activities

Showcasing medical technology

Medical Technology

MEDICA, the largest international medical trade fair, is the central market platform for the medical technology industry in 2008

Smarter healthcare

Medical Technology

An intelligent approach to procurement is needed if we are to realise the benefits of innovative technologies in the health sector

Record breaking

Document Management

Cimtech discusses the changing nature of records in the NHS – from paper mountain to ‘data mountain’

Creating a strong IT workforce

Information Technology

What national initiatives are available to assist the NHS during the rollout of the National Programme for IT?

Catering for the recovering

Catering

Eileen Steinbock, dietician and Chair of the British Dietetic Association’s Food Counts Group, reviews the current approaches to catering and the delivery of food to patients

Tools of the trade

Medical Technology

Diane Gilmour, trustee for the Association for Perioperative Practice, discusses the importance of instrument integrity and sterility

Repelling problem pests

Health and Safety

Hospitals provide all the requirements that pests need to not only survive, but also to reproduce at alarming rates. The solution?

Committed to cutting carbon

Energy

Now in its third phase, the NHS Carbon Management programme is successfully helping NHS Trusts to take control of their carbon footprint

Keeping cool

Controlled Environments

What should users of refrigeration and air conditioning in the health sector know and do to comply with current regulations?

It’s all in the facilities

Facilities Management

Keith J Sammonds, Operations Director at the Healthcare Facilities Consortium, takes a look at issues affecting facilities management

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Event Diary

The Communication Technology Expo: Bridging the Digital Divide

In an age characterised by rapid technological advancements, the Communication Technology Expo stands as a beacon of innovation, education, and connectivity. This annual event has become a pivotal gathering for tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious minds eager to explore the ever-evolving landscape of communication technology. With a commitment to bridging the digital divide and fostering collaboration, the Communication Technology Expo has earned its reputation as a must-attend event in the world of technology.

Origins and Evolution

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