Archives for June 2017

Harvest’s on-site mattress department is equipped to carry out repairs and decontamination of most active mattresses and pumps.

What does your site usually do if an active system is worn down, and looks in need of repair? 

Harvest’s team work to ensure systems don’t need replacing – where possible, but can be restored to a working condition.

Once a breakdown has been reported and we have arranged collection – the system is decontaminated, inspected and a quotation is sent over for your approval. The quicker the quote is approved, the quicker we can repair and return to you.

All systems are returned complete with a decontamination certificate, from our OTEX machines. The specialist machines inject Ozone into the wash cycle, destroying most bacteria to ensure the system is certified with full traceability.

We favour the honest approach of repairing over replacing making our services more cost-effective for you.

Our focus is to provide you with a complete package, both quick and efficient for scheduled and unplanned maintenance.

The recent Lord’s Select Committee Report on the long-term sustainability of the NHS, addresses concerns about views from various Government Bodies, failing to plan effectively for the future.

Health Services and Adult Social Care continue to take a hit, and current challenges require a long-term direction for the health system. The NHS are adamant goals for the future must take priority.

The country is almost half way through the Five Year Forward View plan, and there are still many concerns for the plan of action when the five years are up. The report also displayed some of the same challenges we have experienced for a while, with long-term funding a key concern and the research revealing that 55% of people expect the NHS to deteriorate as confirmation of this. It is integral that we regain confidence from our public by addressing this issue, and tackling it soon.

The Lords Select Committee report reflects an overarching consensus around the issues and what needs to change with the narrative for the NHS in its current form.

We must plan beyond 2020.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

W: www.hfma.org.uk

http://www.nationalhealthexecutive.com/Health-Service-Focus/getting-our-priorities-right-a-step-towards-a-longer-term-view/173005

Paul Briddock, director of policy at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)

What happens if a mattress needs repairing, decontaminating or has reached the end of its life? Would you throw away the system and purchase a new one?

Harvest Healthcare have a solution don’t throw away, replace and repair! Harvest have a Mattress Exchange System, which can be tailored for you and around you. To assist you in maintaining your assets, we are able to hold stock of your mattress range to ensure replacements are always available minimising any interruptions in the quality of care for service users.

Stock of your mattresses will be held within our warehouse, solely for you. When your Active Mattress System requires decontamination, or perhaps needs a service, you can call us explaining the circumstances and order an exchange. The desired mattress will be sent out on a next day delivery, and the original item collected.

Here is a breakdown of the process:

The mattress exchange system is proven to provide a faster turnaround of equipment and minimise downtime, whilst also eliminating expensive call out and labour fees.

If you are interested in finding out more on this service, please call our Mattress Department on 01709 388261 or email enquiries@harvesthealthcare.co.uk

The party never stops at Harvest Healthcare, changes are happening everywhere, with the latest being the refurbishment of the Mattress Decontamination and Repair Area.

Mattress Decontamination and Repair is one area which never sleeps, our engineers are always kept busy ensuring our customers products are in a safe, working condition.

Over the years, the area has become outdated and was a potential risk for harboring bacteria not only that, there just wasn’t enough space to work in any longer!

Last month, our team spent time stripping down the department, cleaning and refitting to provide a more modern risk-free area.

Harvest’s dedicated team now have a larger and safer area to decontaminate mattresses and pumps, repair them and provide an increased level of service.

Here at Harvest Healthcare, we are busy preparing and implementing a new business strategy to allow the business to move forwards and better serve you, our dedicated customers.

As part of the exciting changes, Harvest have revamped the fleet of vans, giving them a Harvest makeover! Check it out!

This is very exciting for us, as our fleet has previously been unmarked, how many big white vans are out there in the world? Hard to recognise us when we attend your site isn’t it?

Our trustworthy drivers and engineers are now beautifully signed, so you and everyone else on the road know who they are, where they are and allow us to add to the service we provide. The team at Harvest are always Equipped to Care, ready to go the extra mile and do whatever we can do to help,  whether it is next day delivery or an emergency call out, we are ready.

What do you think of our new fleet? Let us know!