First impressions are vital for healthcare facilities. Most people equate quality space with quality care. Thus, it’s important for healthcare facilities such as assisted living centers and hospitals to provide a safe and comfortable environment, primarily in public spaces where visitors congregate more frequently. Key things to focus on at healthcare facilities include hygiene, safety, [...]
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With so many things to consider, finding the right healthcare facility — particularly assisted living centers — for loved ones can be stressful. Whether it’s the amenities available, cost or quality of care, one of the most important things families consider is the safety of residents and whether or not the facility can ensure that [...]
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Hand hygiene is critical in the hospital setting and getting it right can be a matter of life and death. Even in the presence of this fact, very few hospitals have handwashing rates above 50 percent. One recent study of several intensive care units also showed that hands were washed only one quarter of the [...]
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Preventing the spread of healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) is a top-of-mind concern for everyone involved in healthcare, and for all the right reasons, as HAIs have a profound effect in terms of patient care and recovery, as well as your facility’s resources and costs. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that approximately one out [...]
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