INFECTION CONTROL
Technology
In May 2020, the Government produced a “Working safely during coronavirus (COVID 19) - guidance for hotels and guest accommodation” document, detailing the operational procedures necessary to mitigate the spread of covid-19. Most of the document’s principles centre around surface cleansing, social distancing and information dissemination; in line with this, Airwave curated a portfolio of infection control technology to assist the hotel’s journey into covid-19’s world.
REMOTE CONTROLS
YOURSERVICE – IN-ROOM ORDERING APP
Designed and created by Airwave’s technical engineers, YourService is a web-based in-room ordering app, allowing guests to purchase food, beverages and various services from the comfort and safety of the guest-room. Built with simplicity in mind, guests access the functionality via a QR code (no need to download an app) and can pay for goods via the app. Fully customisable, the YourService interface can be designed in accordance with a hotel’s branding.
One of the most touched items in the guest-room, the TV’s remote control is a key contamination risk. For the ultimate peace of mind, Airwave offer two “virtual remote control” products, allowing the guest to bypass the RC completely, instead using a portable device (typically a smartphone) to control the TV. For a simpler solution, Airwave offer two types of ergonomically designed, wipe-clean remote control solutions, enabling quick and hygienic cleaning at the end of a guest’s stay.
Airwave partner, Philips, has created a number of products in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Philips People Count uses sensor technology on a signage display to track the number of people entering and exiting through a single entrance. Compatible with Philips D/H/P & Q-Line displays,
DIGITAL SIGNAGE
With frequently changing health guidelines and a wealth of critical health and safety information to disseminate, digital signage has become an increasingly important tool in today’s covid-19 dominated world. Signage manufacturers have refined their product offering to further combat the spread of infection, offering tools such as thermal detection, people counting apps and antimicrobrial touch interfaces. A particularly innovative solution combines a 22-inch android signage display that features an integrated, automatic sanitiser dispenser – idea for environments that lack hand-washing facilities.
People Count offers a seamless, automated human inventory system. Philips GuestConnect is a cloud-based remote control app, enabling guests to use their smartphone or tablet as a remote control; and for a simple solution, Philips wipe-clean remote controls provide an “easy-clean” solution for the guest-room RC.
THE NHS NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL
As the Coronavirus pandemic shook the world to its core, it became important to hold on to the few positives that presented themselves. Perhaps top of the list of is the altruistic spirit and sense of community instilled across the country. When the going gets tough, we stick together, look after each other and reevaluate priorities. With this in mind, an approach by partner Sky Business to assist with technology within NHS Nightingale, London Excel, was grasped by the collective hands of Airwave's team. Airwave donated 55-inch Samsung TVs to the staff rest areas at the Nightingale hospital, to be used in conjunction with NOW TV streaming sticks, offering NHS staff a brief respite from their situation during break times. “Being married to a nurse, I understand how tough working on the frontline can be" said Airwave Operations Director, Toby Hart "we realise how important a role the NHS plays in all our lives, so we’re pleased to be able to make this small contribution which will hopefully make work for frontline NHS staff a little more bearable.”
To find out more about Airwave’s portfolio of infection control technology, get in touch.
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