CARINGHYGIENE, LAUNDRY & INFECTION CONTROL Sustaining cost-effective care bathing

POWERED care baths from Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms are proven to reduce costs, lower utility consumption and enhance operational performance – whilst still maintaining ultimate care and safety. So how do they do this?

Lowering gas, electric and water consumption

Gainsborough baths are proven to reduce water usage and subsequently gas and electric consumption.

On average 25 per cent less water is required to fill a Gainsborough bath when compared to similar competitor models.1

This provides a significant cost saving as water heating is estimated to be responsible for more than 12 per cent of energy consumption in a care home.2

This water saving is achieved through a unique internal bath shape which mimics a ‘keyhole’.

The keyhole design consists of a wider end for the bather’s body and a narrower tap end for legs and feet.

By implementing this contoured volume, less water is required to achieve depth whilst space for the bather is not compromised.

Additional water is saved by pre-set depth level indicators eliminating unnecessary top ups.

Not only does this lower water usage and the energy required to heat it, but waste output is also reduced so environmental impacts are lower.

Maximising carer resources

A major benefit with Gainsborough baths is shorter bathing cycles which means more residents can be bathed in less time.

This is achieved through bath features such as faster filling taps, depth level indicators and powered bather transfer seats with detachable transit trolleys.

Increasing safety for all

Powered bather transfer seats also assist from a safety point of view. Manual lifting and lowering of bathers in and out of the bath is eliminated for carers along with the associated risks of musculoskeletal injury.

Personal care can be administered with a healthy posture and without the risk of pain or discomfort. The ergonomic safety aspects of Gainsborough baths are complemented by their in-built antimicrobial protection – BioCote. This invisible silver-ion technology is integrated during the GRP manufacturing process so cannot be wiped or worn away.

It provides 99.99 per cent protection against microbes such as influenza A H1N1, E.coli, Salmonella and MRSA.

Increasing operational savings further In addition to reducing utility and energy consumption, Gainsborough baths provide efficient operational performance through assured reliability and durability.

Built with quality and robust components, these bathing solutions rarely develop issues or cause downtime.

Servicing and maintenance contracts are diligently delivered with comprehensive warranties for assured value.

Saving time through project outsourcing

By choosing Gainsborough as a specialist bath and bathroom supplier, commissioning and facilities managers save time throughout the whole ownership process.

From initial specification, bathroom design and install through to ongoing operation, Gainsborough provides a single source for 360-degree solutions – eliminating the need to liaise with multiple suppliers.

References

1. Data is available from Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms.

2. Exchange Utility.

Call 01527 400 022 or visit www.gainsboroughbaths.com