Choosing the right bedpan washer disinfector for your facility

At Stanbridge, we understand the importance of infection control when disposing of human waste in your sluice room. When it comes to washing and disinfecting bedpans and urine bottles, choosing the best solution for your facility is paramount. Here are the key factors to consider when choosing a solution for your hospital, care or nursing home:

Usage & Volume

Facilities with high-dependency wards or homes with a large number of residents would benefit from a dedicated bedpan washer and disinfector – our usual recommendation would be our CS2 or CS3 HD bedpan washer disinfector.

It’s also important to consider the volume of bedpans and urine bottles that need to be cleaned and disinfected daily as smaller homes may also benefit from a machine but on a small scale such as the CS1 or CS2, to help reduce labour time, increase efficiency and prevent a back up of used utensils.

Existing Waste Disposal

If you currently have a slop hopper but the volume of bedpans and urine bottles that need washing is proving frequent, it’s important to assess whether it still meets your decontamination needs and whether a machine would now be more suitable.

Bedpan Type

If you’re looking to move to reusable bedpans a bedpan washer would be a very efficient and cost-effective option to clean and disinfect. They are also very durable and made in the UK, contributing to being environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Pre-Requisites?

If you are looking to install a bedpan washer it’s important to ensure the necessary pre-requisites are in place. These include:

• Accessible 16amp Neon safety isolating switch.
• All water services are within 1 Metre of the machine location including a cold water supply.
• 4-inch soil pipe within 1 meter of the machine location.

Sluice Room Size & Design

Sluice rooms come in all shapes and sizes. Stanbidge can assist in designing a compliant sluice room that is efficient and prevents cross-contamination between the clean and dirty areas.

We offer a number of different waste disposal solutions for all room sizes. Options range from small front-loading units such as the SL Front Loading bedpan washer to higher capacity models like the CS3 HD bedpan washer disinfector.

CQC Compliance

Your facility must have the ability to wash bedpans and urine bottles to meet CQC regulations. A dedicated bedpan washer or a well-maintained slop hopper can fulfil this requirement.

By carefully considering the above factors you can select the most suitable option for your ward or home, ensuring compliance, efficiency and infection prevention. If you want to review the bedpan washers in more detail you can do so here.

Should you need to discuss your needs in confidence, call us today for a free consultation and let us help you find the best solution for your waste disposable needs.