Ask yourself the following questions: Is my current Legionella control regime effective? Can I demonstrate this? If not, what technology is available for me to achieve control? Copper and Silver Ionisation Copper and silver ionisation has emerged as the most effective control system for Legionella and is the only disinfection method on the market that […]
By Dr Vera L Barbosa There have been cases of care home managers receiving fines for not following procedures regarding Legionella control in care homes. In this article, we cover the importance of Legionella control and prevention to avoid a fine and keep residents safe. What Is Legionella? Legionella is a group of bacteria which […]
Image credit: Debra Weinstein, Sao-Mai Nguyen-Mau, and Vincent Lee This blog is by guest blogger Dr. Vera Barbosa (Consultant Research Scientist and Writer). It was first posted on her LinkedIn page on 6th February. What Is Pseudomonas Aeruginosa? Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a biofilm-forming Gram-negative opportunistic bacterium with extensive metabolic diversity. This allows it to thrive in […]
By ProEconomy’s Managing Director, Byron Bedford. I wanted to thank all our clients and everyone that has made 2016 such a great year. It’s been our best year ever! ProEconomy’s 2016 Highlights For me, some of the highlights have included: 30 new Orca systems installed. I really feel that copper and silver ionisation is making […]
E. coli Infections According to the Department of Health, E. coli infections represent 65% of gram-negative infections. They reportedly killed more than 5,500 NHS patients in 2015 and are set to cost the NHS £2.3 billion by 2018. There is also large variation in hospital infection rates. The worst performers having more than 5 times the […]
Will your dialysis water filtration unit cope with your Legionella control method?
What Are Biofilms? Biofilms are layers of microbial cells that become attached to surfaces submerged in water. Legionella is one of the important bacteria species that contaminate water systems from public water supplies and borehole waters. They then colonize these systems from biofilms, where they are protected from disinfection. In fact, biofilms play an important […]
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