Dental Tribune UK Edition, September 13-19, 2010, Vol. 4 No. 21

September 13-19, 201020 Infection Control Tribune United Kingdom Edition bespoke solution can be tai- lored to suit the practice budg- et. The stakes are high, as any failure in hygiene may lead to legal action. Upgrading decontamina- tion systems is a major step and cannot be undertaken in- crementally, but with the right support and advice, dentists can achieve compliance while still remaining in complete control of both budgets and planning. What does the service entail? The initial survey should iden- tify the actions needed to meet the new guidelines and enable progress towards Best Practice, and offer objective advice based on the practice’s individual cir- cumstances. A company such as YoYo will then consult with the dentist to develop a planning strategy. The ideal LDU requires a separate room, with used instruments moving from the inspection area housing the washer disinfector to the clean area containing the steriliser and packing surface. Bespoke solutions are available for difficult or confined loca- tions. Sporicidal disinfectants for surfaces and decontamination systems for water lines are also available. How will I benefit? The latest generation of UK- manufactured autoclaves and washer disinfectors is not only reliable, in correct use these units will automatically meet or exceed the standards demanded by the new memorandum. Many feature touch-screen controls and other advanced attributes, which constrain the possibility of human error and include cycle validation and test programmes that reduce the frequency of engineer maintenance visits. Validation data is wirelessly received and stored on the prac- tice computer and can be recalled whenever confirmation of a cycle is required. YoYo has itself designed an autoclave, drawing on the experi- ence of specialist decontamina- tion engineers, which has its own, easy-to-clean, detachable used water reservoir to eliminate the risks and inconvenience associat- ed with separate water containers. Is YoYo accredited? Dentists investing in an upgraded decontamination system need to be confident they are dealing with a reputable company which will not only service, but guarantee its equipment satisfies mandatory standards both now and into the future. YoYo undertakes to sup- port its client practices and ensure compliance with HTM_O1- 05 for up to five years post installation and offers a wide range of service and call-out packages. DT About the author Ken Turley is the found- ing director of the YoYo Dental Group. Follow- ing a 17-year military career, Ken worked glo- bally in the mobile telecomms industry until 2003 when he became the managing direc- tor of Salpharma, a 35-year-old hospital autoclave company pro- viding decontamination equip- ment which he later acquired and re-branded as YoYo in 2006. For more information, call YoYo on 0845 241 5776, email info@yoyodental.com or visit www.yoyodental.com. page 19DTß The ideal LDu requiresa a separate room ‘Several Primary Care Trusts have already noted that their practices are not meeting the Essential Quality Requirements.’ This is an advertising feature