Easing Radiator Cover Compliance
- Lindsey Reynolds
- Jul 7
- 2 min read
Managing radiator-cover compliance just got a whole lot easier for NHS mental health facilities with the launch of a service from Protects Plus.
The service is designed to free already time-poor Estates and Facilities teams from the burden of in-house compliance management.
“Maintaining compliance within Estates is a critical responsibility, but one that places demands on resources already stretched thin,” explains Greg Myatt, General Manager of Protects Plus.
"The reality of maintaining radiator covers in older buildings is challenging. These buildings are inherently harder to keep clean, making the six-monthly cleaning of radiator covers a major task; and we all know how onerous synchronising the removal of covers by Estates Teams with the availability of cleaners can be.
“Outsourcing to Protects Plus frees Estates and Facilities departments to focus on their core responsibilities, safe in the knowledge that their compliance responsibilities are being met efficiently and effectively."
Our expert team conducts a meticulous audit of all radiator covers (regardless of manufacturer) to regulatory standards, identifies and addresses any compliance requirements, and records inspections on the Protects Plus cloud-based portal, ensuring complete data visibility and enabling real-time reporting.
“It’s a compelling combination of increased accuracy and efficiency, reduced risk and evidence-based reporting,” adds Myatt.
“Our portal ensures easy access to data and reports that support the fast and efficient measuring and monitoring of the efficacy and efficiency of Estates and Facilities, it helps to flag areas for improvement and assures value for money - all key responsibilities for those that lead at departmental and senior management level.”
Complete data visibility and real-time reports are only clicks away with the Protects Plus portal.
The Radiator Cover compliance service is one of three services introduced by Protects Plus, an independent specialist dedicated to safeguarding healthcare environments by ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of anti-ligature and safety products, with compliance management of fire doors and curtain tracks being the other two.
“Customers of our Anti-Ligature Compliance Management Service increasingly ask us to expand the range of fittings and fixtures supported,” says Myatt.
“What they value is the peace of mind that comes from knowing we strictly follow HBN, NHS policies, and manufacturer guidelines, to ensure compliance, prioritising the safety of patients and staff. But it goes deeper than that; they can provide not only real-time data but effective reporting, enabling all stakeholders to plan more effectively and efficiently, be that maintenance or future investment.”
To learn more about Protects Plus services, book a call with General Manager, Greg Myatt.
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