While prevention is always the goal when it comes to a hospital-acquired infection, rapid diagnosis is essential to better outcomes. The sooner the...
Posts about Infection Control (5):
We have often discussed the different terms used to describe products that clean the patient environment in this blog. Using the correct terms, and...
Have you ever struggled with a gas nozzle that didn't fit, only to find it was for the wrong type of fuel? Or have you ever tried to add one last...
Infection prevention and control is a challenging field. There is the long training and certification process. There are the long hours of on-the-job...
In a widely-circulated interview, President Biden stated that the pandemic was, in effect, over. While not an official statement and also clarified...
No one wants to stay in a hospital any longer than they have to. We all have an innate desire to get back to the comfort of our homes and begin the...
Nursing responsibilities have changed dramatically over the past decades. While some non-medical tasks have been shifted to other workers, additional...
The general public has never been more aware of handwashing, thanks to the COVID pandemic. We all got a glimpse into the world of the healthcare...
Think back to the last time you or a loved one was a patient in a hospital or healthcare facility. What things do you remember most? Is it the stress...
Overbed tables are essential in patient rooms. They serve as a surface for food trays, and can hold personal items such as phones, computers, or...
In Washington, a panel is meeting to discuss the future of the US Public Health System. Public health systems came under increased scrutiny during...
Today's hospital beds are a product of 1800s innovation, steadily improving with each decade's advancements in health care, engineering, and...