From maternity wards to geriatric units and infectious disease units, maintaining excellent infection control standards in a hospital environment is both essential and exacting.

Although every department will be united in its goal to keep patients and clinicians safe from infection, the exact method of doing so will depend on a range of factors, including each department’s layout, footfall and intensity of patient care.

As a result, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to infection control. Expert support is required to meet the unique needs of every department, ensuring that infection is controlled from the ground up – and that’s exactly where DDC Dolphin comes in.

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DDC Dolphin is committed to providing flexible, adaptable infection control solutions that meet the diverse needs of every department in your hospital, helping you to maintain high standards and keep your community safe.

Understanding Varied Hospital Needs

Hospital departments have unique requirements based on the patient demographics they serve and the types of procedures they conduct.

For instance, maternity wards must manage biohazardous waste while maintaining a sterile environment for newborns and mothers. Geriatric departments need to ensure hygiene while accommodating the mobility and health challenges of elderly patients. Infectious disease units, on the other hand, require rigorous infection control measures to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses.

Tailored solutions are crucial in addressing these varied demands and maintaining high hygiene standards across all areas.

How DDC Dolphin's Range of Products Complement the Diverse Needs of Hospital Departments

DDC Dolphin offers a variety of products that can cater to the differing requirements of various hospital units. With the most appropriate infection control solution in play, clinicians are empowered to provide the best possible care, while patients are able to thrive.

DDC Dolphin solutions include…

• Panamatic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors. Essential for maintaining hygiene in departments with high patient turnover, such as maternity and geriatric wards, these washers ensure thorough cleaning and disinfection of bedpans - reducing the risk of cross-contamination. Available in several capacities, as well as top-loading and front-loading variants, we’ll have the right Panamatic bedpan washer disinfector to suit the set-up of your sluice room, as well as the number of patients you serve.

• Pulpmatic Medical Pulp Macerators. Ideal for departments dealing with large volumes of disposable items, such as infectious disease units, macerators effectively break down waste - ensuring safe disposal and reducing the burden on hospital staff. Available in several capacities, from 1-2 pulp items to up to 6, all our machines are exceptionally economic to operate and specifically designed to save clinicians’ time and increase productivity on busy wards.

• Vacumatic Waste Disposal. Not all departments have a sluice room close by, and that’s exactly where Vacumatic can help. The Vacumatic removes air from waste bags and condenses them into sealed packages. The extruded air travels through a high-quality medical filter , removing bad odours and bacteria.. Both portable and extremely quiet, Vacumatic is the solution of choice for departments where macerator or bedpan washer use is not possible.

Case Study: National Orthopaedic Hospital

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the biggest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and respected as a world leader. It offers a full range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, from treating severe spinal injuries or complex bone tumours to providing orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for people with chronic back pain.

This wide range of services is not found elsewhere in the NHS, and as a national centre of excellence, the RNOH handles many rare and difficult to treat conditions.

Thanks to the technical abilities of DDC Dolphin, a complete infection control solution could be created, matching the hospital’s specific needs.

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Technological Innovations

DDC Dolphin’s commitment to innovation is evident in its cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and infection control compliance. Features such as hands-free operation and ease-of-use enhancements ensure that our products not only meet but exceed hygiene standards, across every hospital department.

• Hands-Free Operation. Featured on DDC Dolphin’s medical pulp macerators and bedpan washer disinfectors, hands-free technology reduces the risk of cross-contamination by minimising the need for manual handling. This technology is particularly beneficial in high-risk areas such as infectious disease units.

• Ease-of-Use Enhancements. Infection control procedures can only work efficiently when clinicians are able to fully leverage the technology at hand. DDC Dolphin’s machines offer handy user tools such as audio annunciation and graphical user interfaces, so even wards with a high staff turnover can be assured that their equipment can be used effectively without extensive training.
• Antimicrobial Technology. DDC Dolphin machines are also equipped with antimicrobial surfaces to prevent the growth of bacteria and crack down on cross-contamination in your fast-paced units.

Environmental and Cost Benefits

Sustainability is a core focus for DDC Dolphin. Our products not only prevent and control infection, but help hospitals reduce their environmental footprint and cut costs across their entire operation.

• Eco-Friendly Maceratable & Flushable Wipes. Our Eco-Friendly wipes are made from 100% non-woven cellulosic material. Soft yet strong, these cleaning wipes have been developed to deliver exceptional performance whilst offering outstanding environmentally friendly benefits. With multiple options for disposal and designed with all personal care and cleaning tasks in mind, DDC Dolphin wipes are a versatile choice which suit the needs of most hospital departments.
• Energy-Efficient Designs. DDC Dolphin bedpan washers and macerators offer lower energy consumption, resulting in cost savings for hospitals. For example, the new Panamatic Maxi has reduced both energy and water consumption by 20%. This also aligns with the broader environmental goals of healthcare institutions.

By reducing water and energy usage and minimising waste, DDC Dolphin’s products help hospitals achieve significant cost savings; and that’s before you consider the financial benefit of successfully controlling infection, such as preventing ward shutdowns and other burdens that outbreaks of infection can bring.

Support and Maintenance Services

DDC Dolphin understands the importance of reliable after-sales service for hospital estate managers. That’s why we offer comprehensive support and maintenance services to ensure that our products continue to operate at peak efficiency.

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Flexible and adaptable hygiene solutions are essential for maintaining high infection control standards across diverse hospital environments.

DDC Dolphin’s range of products, technological innovations and commitment to sustainability provide hospitals with the tools they need to meet infection control challenges effectively. Explore DDC Dolphin’s offerings today and discover how our solutions can enhance hygiene and operational efficiency across your hospital’s operation.

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