In Depth launches expert healthcare cleaning division

In Depth Managed Services, one of Britain’s leading cleaning and facilities management specialists, has launched a dedicated healthcare cleaning division focusing on hospitals, dialysis centres, nursing and care homes, and dental surgeries.

Kay Timms, the UK Service Delivery Manager heading up In Depth’s healthcare division, said: “Healthcare is one of our key areas for future growth. We’ve noticed an increase in demand for reliable, expert cleaners in this environment and have built up considerable expertise in this area over a number of years. We work in association with healthcare professionals providing integrated support tailored to their needs to ensure excellence in healthcare cleaning. 

“The standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the healthcare sector is under relentless scrutiny. Our cleaning operatives are trained to the highest level to meet the daily challenge of continually delivering above and beyond expectation,” she continued.

Infection prevention and control is one of the major challenges for cleaners and housekeeping staff in the healthcare sector particularly in high-risk environments such as dialysis centres. Cleaners, therefore, need to be trained to comply with health and safety legislation.

One of In Depth’s long-standing healthcare clients is the Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre in Crewe. In Depth was awarded the cleaning and maintenance contract by the Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust when the centre opened in November 2007. A team of In Depth cleaning and maintenance operatives keep the facility spotless and in full working order.

The £10 million facility accommodates the 36,000 patients of 22 GPs and serves a further 400,000 local residents with services that include dentistry, physiotherapy, ultra-sound and X-rays, speech therapy and podiatry, previously only available in the local hospital.

Tracey Milburn, Buildings Manager for Eagle Bridge Health and Wellbeing Centre, said: “An hygienic environment is critical within our large, modern health facilities. In Depth has developed effective cleaning protocols which comply with infection control policies. Quality audits are regularly carried out to ensure their work meets our targets in line with healthcare regulations.”

In Depth work in partnership with Eagle Bridge to train both workforces, which guarantees that excellent standards of hygiene are maintained, with three quality audits carried out per month.

In Depth provide daily managed services to maintain standards of excellence in healthcare cleaning. This includes supporting medical and nursing staff in their work, and building relationships with partner organisations to share information, knowledge and experience and provide cost effective solutions responsive to clients’ needs.

“We take enormous pride in offering the very highest quality of work and exceed anticipated levels of service in most areas. This clearly identifies our business as a market leader in the managed services sector,” added Kay Timms.

For further information on In Depth Managed Services, call 0845 6052251 or visit www.indepth-cleaning.co.uk