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KFM and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Collaborate in Neonatal in-vitro Study

KFM and King’s College Hospital, recently collaborated in a neonatal in-vitro study aimed at researching the effect of inflation pressure on end-tidal carbon dioxide levels in neonatal care.

Jonathan Saka, KFM’s Lead Paediatric Technologist and co-author of the study, played a pivotal role in assembling a ventilator system. This system utilised a synthetic baby lung (test lung) to replicate the intricate complexities of a baby's lung. Three tests were carried out on different neonatal conditions;

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KFM and St John & St Elizabeth Hospital enter into partnership to deliver an end-to-end procurement and supply chain service

On Wednesday 1 November 2023, KFM entered into a contract with St John & St Elizabeth Hospital (HJE) to provide an end-to-end procurement and supply chain service.

This new service provided by KFM means HJE gains greater access to state-of-the-art technology, improved efficiencies and cost savings that will enhance both patient and staff experience, whilst improving sustainability efforts.

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NHS Graduate Management Trainee Excels in First Year of Programme

It's been one year since Sophie Eaton embarked on her journey as an NHS Graduate Management Trainee within KFM. Joining through the NHS Leadership Academy, Sophie's role as Operational and Strategic Trainee Manager will prepare her for potential management and leadership roles within the NHS or healthcare organisations.

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KFM, SLE and Vanguard Medical shortlisted for the 2023 HSJ Awards, setting the standard for healthcare excellence.

KFM, alongside SLE and Vanguard Medical, is delighted to announce that the ‘Delivering the UK’s first fully crash-tested transport trolley system for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH)’ project has been shortlisted for at the HSJ Awards 2023, recognising an outstanding contribution to healthcare.

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KFM receive Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

KFM received a Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, it was announced today.

Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government for supporting the Armed Forces community, a record high since the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme launched in 2013.

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, the highest badge of honour, recognises the positive role that employers play in supporting the Armed Forces community.

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Supporting King’s College Hospital’s ‘Gloves Off’ campaign

We’ve been supporting the 'Gloves Off' campaign which launched in October 2022. The campaign has been making significant strides in promoting sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH). By aiming to minimise the use of single-use disposable gloves, the campaign has not only resulted a number of benefits and cost savings but is one of the many ways the Trust is working to meet their sustainability and recycling waste targets.

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National Apprenticeship Week 2023

It's National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration of the opportunities and benefits apprenticeships can offer. At KFM, we provide training and development opportunities for employees to develop their career.

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KFM support donation to Ukrainian hospitals

In August 2022, KFM's Logistics team supported UK charity, British-Ukrainian Aid, with a donation of medical consumables for distribution to hospitals and treatment facilities across Ukraine.

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KFM supports The Havens

Over the past few months, KFM have been supporting The Havens, a network of specialist sexual assault referral centres, located in Denmark Hill, Paddington and Whitechapel. Along with delivering required stock to The Havens, KFM have also set up storage areas for toiletry packs on site, which are given to individuals under The Havens’ care.

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KFM finalist in ‘Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2022’

We are delighted to announce that KFM are finalists in the Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2022. We've been shortlisted for our work in transforming the supply chain service across Therapies at King's College Hospital, by implementing a 'just-in-time' service to meet the demands of our customers and patients.

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