The NHS seems to be under constant media attention. Reports out today show that the new health super regulator has blasted a group of NHS trusts for their failings in infection control.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found 21 trusts which fell below acceptable standards for cleanliness and decontamination.

The CQC said that the trusts would face fines and possible closure if improvements were not made.

All 388 trusts were assessed against hygiene standards and cross-checked these with surveys and previous inspection reports. Improvements have been demanded in the 21 cases.

Barbara Young, the CQC chair, stated, “They can do more to strengthen their approaches to infection control and help prevent outbreaks.”

Keytools can offer support to hospitals, and anyone else, who would like to prevent the spread of infection through the use of computer equipment.

Keytools have launched a new keyboard, the CleanKeys, to support infection control. It’s unique in its design and its “clean-ability”. A smooth glass surface makes it one of the world’s easiest keyboards to clean, and extremely resistant to microbial growth.

The keys are touch-sensitive allowing CleanKeys to be touched directly or through gloves. The keys are printed on the underside of the glass and can detect the slightest touch of a human finger!

To clean, simply spray and wipe the keyboard with disinfectant. With no nooks or crannies to harbour dirt and bacteria, CleanKeys contributes towards a hygienic environment.

To find out more, please visit http://www.cleankeys.co.uk/ or call Keytools on 023 8029 4500.