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Clinell approved! Independently validated for infection prevention and control

Effective cleaning and disinfection are essential in every healthcare environment. From mobile workstations and keyboards to shared clinical equipment, surfaces are cleaned multiple times a day to help reduce the risk of infection and support safer patient care.

That’s why we’re pleased to confirm the successful revalidation of our cart and keyboard solutions through collaboration with GAMA Healthcare, the manufacturer of Clinell. 

This independent validation means our products continue to meet the requirements for Clinell Approved status, giving healthcare organisations confidence that they can be cleaned regularly with Clinell products without compromising product performance or appearance.

Why compatibility matters in infection prevention and control

Effective infection prevention and control relies on countless decisions being made correctly every day.

From cleaning protocols and disinfectant selection to the equipment used at the point of care, each element plays a role in supporting safe clinical environments. While much attention is rightly given to the effectiveness of cleaning products themselves, an equally important consideration is often overlooked: compatibility.

At Parity Medical, our Clinell-approved range of carts and accessories has recently been recertified against the latest Clinell Universal formulation from GAMA Healthcare, ensuring continued compatibility with one of the NHS’s most widely used cleaning and disinfection solutions. This recertification forms part of our ongoing commitment to supporting infection prevention and control practices across healthcare environments.

Installation for hand therapy space

Looking beyond the disinfectant

When discussing environmental decontamination, conversations typically focus on efficacy. Questions are often centred around contact times, kill rates and pathogen reduction.

These are, of course, important considerations.

However, healthcare organisations also need confidence that the equipment being cleaned can withstand years of routine decontamination without compromising performance, appearance or longevity. This is particularly important in busy clinical settings where cleaning forms part of everyday workflows.

As Ryan Weller, Materials Scientist at GAMA Healthcare, explains:

"Disinfecting surfaces is a cornerstone of good infection prevention, and with repeated use of cleaning chemicals, ensuring that a device and surface are compatible with the disinfectant used will ensure that the device meets its full lifespan."

Compatibility testing helps provide assurance that effective cleaning and long-term equipment durability can go hand in hand.

The evidence behind effective environmental cleaning

The importance of environmental decontamination is well established. Research referenced by GAMA Healthcare highlights the role cleaning and disinfection can play in reducing microbial contamination and supporting infection prevention initiatives.

Clinical studies associated with Clinell Universal have reported:

  • •  A 55% reduction in MRSA acquisitions.
  • •  A 97% reduction in VRE contamination.
  • •  Improvements in environmental decontamination compliance.

These findings reinforce the importance of maintaining robust cleaning protocols and ensuring that frequently used clinical equipment can be routinely cleaned using trusted, evidence-based solutions.

The annual cost of HCAIs to the NHS in England

Why this matters for mobile carts

Mobile carts occupy a unique position within healthcare environments.

At ward level, they are often among the most frequently handled pieces of equipment, supporting activities such as electronic patient records, medication administration, ward rounds and direct patient care. As a result, they are routinely exposed to cleaning and disinfection processes throughout their working life.

For healthcare organisations already using Clinell Universal as part of their environmental cleaning protocols, working with a Clinell-approved cart supplier helps align established cleaning practices with equipment that has been independently tested against the latest formulation. This helps support both infection prevention objectives and long-term asset performance.

Supporting healthcare organisations

Infection prevention is rarely about a single product or intervention. Instead, it is the result of multiple components working together, from clinical procedures and staff training through to cleaning products and equipment design.

The recertification of Parity Medical’s Clinell-approved range reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting those wider efforts.

We would like to thank the team at GAMA Healthcare for their collaboration throughout the recertification process and look forward to continuing our shared commitment to supporting healthcare organisations in delivering safe, effective patient care.

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