Pioneering BioCote® protection integrated into Sentes reclining bath

Pioneering BioCote^® protection integrated into Sentes reclining bath from Gainsborough

Gainsborough Specialist Bathrooms (GSB), has reaffirmed its position as a care industry leader by introducing world-class BioCote antimicrobial protection into its popular Sentes reclining bath.

Part of the Gainsborough Healthcare Group, GSB is regarded by many as the thought leader for specialist bathing solutions for care homes, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. It provides a holistic programme of support through its G360 services which deliver complete accessible bathrooms and wet rooms for care environments – from concept to completion and beyond. Hygiene is a key element within project implementation, so vulnerable bathers and caregivers benefit from added hygiene measures. Gainsborough has the ability to integrate world-class BioCote into its power assisted baths which now includes the Sentes reclining bath.

Gainsborough was the first and remains the only bath manufacturer capable of this level of antimicrobial hygienic performance. BioCote® antimicrobial protection consists of silver-ion technology which is integrated during the GRP manufacturing process therefore providing 99.9% 24/7 protection against an array of microbes including influenza A H1N1, E.coli, Salmonella and CPE, CRO, CRE, VRE and MRSA. BioCote® cannot be wiped or worn away and hence enhances hygiene management and reduces the possibility of cross contamination. Previously its hi-lo Gentona bath provided this innovative benefit whereas now bathers using the Sentes also have added peace of mind.

The Sentes from Gainsborough is an ultra-efficient reclining bathing system, suitable for long-term care and acute care environments. Its power-assisted tilting design, with sculpted seat, provides support and enhanced comfort for those with more complex postural requirements. In a seated position, bathers are gently immersed in temperature-controlled water via tilt-in-space reclining. The vertical-raising, side-entry door provides easy-access for semi-ambulant bathers and those who require hoist transfers. The ergonomic Sentes provides safe working practices for carers and in terms of overall performance, bather cycle times are efficient with quick fill technology and economic water usage. This highly durable, easy-to-clean solution excels in high traffic environments and is a proven complementary product for effective hygiene management programmes.

As the effectiveness of traditional liquid disinfectants reduces, the need for BioCote® is even more crucial as Peter Eckhardt, Gainsborough Healthcare Group CEO, explains:

“The introduction of BioCote bacteria-beating technology into our Sentes reclining bath once again reaffirms our position at the forefront of the care industry. As highly respected manufacturers we have a duty of care to vulnerable bathers to provide the most hygienic products possible. The Sentes is a popular choice in the acute sector through its intuitive and ergonomic design – with the addition of BioCote® I’m sure this demand will grow. Gainsborough solutions continue to be the considered choice for CQC excellence, outstanding care and safer moving and handling.”