Nursing Times Product Awards winners

Dignity and Daily Living

Platinum winner

Homefill II Oxygen filling system, Invacare

Judges’ comments: “Being able to fill up oxygen bottles at home is going to make a world of difference to COPD patients.

“I see patients who can’t live their lives or leave their homes, and this will mean they can go out to the theatre or anywhere they like with complete freedom,” said one.

The judges liked the impact the product could have on a potentially huge market, that cylinders were lighter and easier to carry.

“It’s the tops,” said one judge.

Gold

Seal-Tight Wound Protector, Autonomed

Silver

The Hydrant, Hydrate for Health

Finalists

LoFric Sense, Astra Tech

PIM (Patient Immobility Monitor), Synidor

Cohesive Paste, TG Eakin

Intravenous therapy

Platinum winner

Introcan Safety Non Ported Safety IV Cannula, B Braun Medical

Judges’ comments: “Excellent presentation and comprehensive evaluation of both patient and clinician perspective. User feedback was utilised to make product improvements; this is ongoing for future developments.”

Gold

Tegaderm CHG, 3M

Silver

Guardrails CQI Dose Error Reduction Software System, CareFusion

Finalist

VitalPAC, The Learning Clinic

Productive Working

Platinum winner

BARD BARDEX IC Comprehensive Care Foley Tray, Bard

Judges’ comments: “This was the most patient focused presentation, well formed, in line with the current nursing agenda and high impact actions.”

Gold

BD PosiFlush, Becton Dickinson

Silver

Cobas IT 1000 with Cobas Academy, Roche Diagnostics

Continence and Stoma Care

Platinum winner

Flexi-Seal Faecal Management System, ConvaTec

Judges’ comments: “This company has really taken on board feedback from nurses and product development. The product ticks all boxes regarding qipp as well as significant potential cost savings.”

Gold

Cohesive Paste, TG Eakin

Finalists

LoFric Sense, Astra Tech

Pelican Select Convex 60mm Range, Pelican Healthcare

Infection Prevention and Control

Platinum winner

Stalham infection control mobile sani/shower chair, James Spencer & Co

Judges’ comments: “This product has the potential to make a huge impact on patient care, due to ease of cleaning and the ability to swap individual parts - and it is recyclable at end of product life. It could be used across the whole spectrum of care delivery.”

Gold

MedMat, ErgoMedica

Silver

VitalPAC, The Learning Clinic

Finalists

Safe Snap amp snapper, Exchange Supplies,

Clinell Chlorhexidine Wash Cloths, GAMA Healthcare,

Tristel for Surfaces range, Kapler Communications

KimVent Oral Care Kit, Kimberly-Clark Health Care

Wound Care and Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Platinum winner

Aderma, FPD Medical

Judges’ comments: “Brilliant,” said our judges. “It is repackaged, repurposed and simple and easy to use.” This product has been around a while, but has been shaped and moulded into something that is really useful.

What the judges loved was that it could be used on smaller areas of the body that are often overlooked.

“It will make a massive difference to patients’ lives,” said one judge.

“It is focused on the solution,” said another. “And that is why it is my number one in this category.”

Gold

Tegaderm Absorbent Clear Acrylic Dressing, 3M Health Care

Silver

PolyMem, Aspen Medical Europe

Finalists

ToTo Lateral Tilt or Turn, Genie Care

Mepitel One, Mölnlycke

Health Care

RENASYS GO Device, Smith & Nephew

PIM (Patient Immobility Monitor), Synidor

Patient Observation

Platinum winner

Optyse, lens-free ophthalmoscope, Ophthalmos

Judges’ comments: “Huge potential for spread into all practice and use across all the health sectors. Cost benefit very clear, and it improves quality and productivity.”

Gold

VitalPAC,The Learning Clinic

Finalists

FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips, Abbott Diabetes Care

Tegaderm CHG, 3M