Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for any medical professional, especially if there’s an anticipation of splashes, sprays, or spills. However, the application and removal of this equipment can be a hassle -- especially when it comes to shoe covers. Here’s how shoe dispensers and removers can help speed up the process (and decrease contamination, [...]
Studies have shown that neglecting to comply with hand hygiene practices is a significant contributor to outbreaks in the healthcare field -- but when hand hygiene improved, the prevalence of infections decreased. According to the CDC, keeping clean hands reduces the risk of transmitting organisms to patients and healthcare personnel. In fact, it is a [...]
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, hospitals are one of the most hazardous places to work. Between lifting patients, the risk of needlesticks, slippery surfaces, and numerous other hazards, health care workers put themselves at risk every day. In addition, some feel as though it is their ethical duty to put their patients’ [...]