Company Profile
AVM Services has been providing validation, training and consultancy services as part of the Cambridge University Hospital Foundation Trust since 1989. Hosting a range of specialists including Authorising Engineers & Authorised Persons (Decontamination), experienced trainers and qualified engineers, the services provided are backed by a wealth of experience and knowledge.
CUH (AVM Services) provides a range of services to both the public and private sector, including in-person and online training tailored to fit the needs of decontamination departments. All training courses are City & Guilds accredited and use a multimedia approach to promote learner uptake and retention.
Approach to Healthcare
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s core values – together, safe, kind, excellent – are woven into all services provided by CUH AVM Services. Ensuring that the information and advice provided is relevant, accurate and adheres to UK regulatory Standards is a key part of the role performed by the consultancy and training teams. By striving to improve staff performance and understanding through effective and accessible training, we believe that the overall safety and experience of both staff and patients will be significantly elevated.
Impact of Products/Services
AVM Services plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of decontamination processes within healthcare settings as follows:
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Infection Control:
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Our decontamination testing and validation services help to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This is crucial for patient safety.
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Regulatory Compliance:
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By providing training and consultancy to decontamination staff and departments we help healthcare organisations to meet their legal obligations and adhere to UK regulatory standards.
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Quality Assurance:
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Our quality training, validation, Authorising Engineering, and consultancy services guarantee the efficacy and reliability of decontamination processes and equipment, upholding stringent quality standards within healthcare environments (ISO 13485)
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Professional Development:
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Our City & Guilds accredited training courses contribute to the professional development of healthcare staff, improving their competence in decontamination practices.
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Expert Guidance:
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our consultancy services, provided by Authorising Engineers (Decontamination), give expert guidance to hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical companies.
In essence, AVM Services contributes to a safer and more effective healthcare environment by ensuring that decontamination processes are carried out to the highest standards.
Innovation
At CUH (AVM Services), innovation is an important part of the design and development of our training and consultancy services. In particular, our online training courses are created with input from specialists with firsthand experience of the demanding environment and limitations of a decontamination department. The courses are presented in a narrated video format with short self-contained modules which incorporate a range of interactive examples, animations and diagrams.
By focussing on the development and importance of the procedures performed in a decontamination department, learners develop a deeper understanding of the need for uniformity, precision, and adherence to policies and procedures when performing their role. The courses cover crucial skills such as effective communication and risk assessment whilst providing the learner with a broader perspective of the importance of their role within a healthcare organisation.
Future Direction
AVM Services is focused on expanding its consultancy and training offerings to support NHS and private healthcare providers. Our consultancy services include business consulting, capacity planning, feasibility studies, and problem-solving, aimed at helping NHS sterile services and endoscopy units optimise operations and maintain high standards of safety.
In parallel, we are enhancing our training programs, combining online courses, on-site mentoring, and vocational training to support staff development and career progression within the decontamination sector.
Our validation services, carried out by nationally accredited Competent Persons (Decontamination), ensure compliance with UK regulatory standards, providing confidence in the effectiveness and safety of decontamination processes.
Through these initiatives, AVM Services continues to position itself as a trusted partner, meeting the evolving needs of the healthcare sector with innovative solutions.