We have often discussed the different terms used to describe products that clean the patient environment in this blog. Using the correct terms, and...
Posts about Infection Control (6):
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...
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...
Today's hospital beds are a product of 1800s innovation, steadily improving with each decade's advancements in health care, engineering, and...
In last week's post, we explored the overlap between architectural principles in the AIA's Framework for Design Excellence. Today, we will look at...
Each year, thousands of buildings, including many healthcare facilities, are entered into architecture award programs, hoping to be recognized as the...
Projects to improve the patient's environment are critical to optimizing patient outcomes. Getting rid of moisture-trapping materials, opening rooms...
Mental health facilities, including behavioral health and addiction treatment centers, present unique challenges to infection control. While most...