Consultant Healthcare Environment Infection Prevention, UK
Michael is an independent consultant specialising in validation and implementation of healthcare hygiene technology, environmental Infection prevention and integration with patient safety quality improvement initiatives.
Background in design and Healthcare International marketing, visual communications and training.
Michael Joined UCLH Infection Directorate in 2004 as Project manager for Dept of Health commissioned Research studies into emerging cleaning technologies). Study of enhanced patient environment cleaning and impact on HCAI within the ICU.
Sponsored R&D studies include: Investigation of novel antimicrobial compounds; Enhanced hygiene surface modification; Validation of proprietary dry steam vapour tools designed for healthcare applications. Validation of automated hand hygiene technology.
Michael is an active member of the Infection Prevention Society UK, Patron of the National Association of Healthcare Cleaning professionals (AHCP) UK and member of the Education and Training advisory group.
Michael is also an Associate Subject Matter Specialist (Environmental Infection Prevention) for Nahdat al Tamayuz, Healthcare Professional training and development company, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Environmental Education Excellence Ltd, Training company UK.