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🏥 Hospital floors, especially in operating theatres and emergency rooms, face unique challenges. 🧪 Biohazards, such as bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and contaminants, make hospital floors dangerously slippery. The fast-paced nature of medical procedures increases the risk of slips and falls, leading to potential injuries for both staff and patients. GripFactory works closely with hospitals to provide anti-slip solutions that ensure safety and compliance with both the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS) and NSQHS Standards, including infection prevention and comprehensive care. 🛠️ Products like GRIPliquids and GRIPcoatings are designed to maintain safe, sanitized, and compliant floors for patients and staff.

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of a busy shift, changing IV fluids for a patient. You’re told, “No need for gloves this time.” But what if something goes wrong? If you need to check the patency of the cannula, what then? As nurses, we often face situations where safety protocols are overlooked due to workload or hospital policies. However, personal protective equipment (PPE)—like gloves, masks, and headcovers—isn’t just a formality; it’s essential for our safety and the safety of our patients. Let’s prioritize our well-being and commit to infection prevention. After all, we can’t care for others if we don’t care for ourselves first. Happy International Infection Prevention Week!!! #InfectionPreventionWeek #AspiringPublicHealthAdvocate #ApsiringPublicHealthNurse #PersonalProtectiveEquipment

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Creating Safe Care Environments with CQC Regulation 15 As healthcare professionals, we all know that a clean and safe environment is key to delivering top-quality care. CQC Regulation 15 focuses on maintaining safe premises and equipment to protect both residents and staff. What I've Learned: Regular equipment checks and building maintenance prevent hazards and ensure smooth operations. Strong infection control practices, driven by this regulation, help reduce risks in high-care settings. Proactive maintenance keeps the focus on care, not unexpected breakdowns. Safety isn’t just a requirement—it’s the foundation for great care. #CQCRegulations #SafeCare #HealthcareCompliance #PatientSafety #InfectionControl

"Did you know? Regular cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Proper disinfection and care not only ensure the safety of patients and healthcare professionals but also extend the lifespan and reliability of medical devices. From ultrasound machines to patient monitors, each piece of equipment must undergo routine cleaning and checks to maintain optimal performance and hygiene standards. At Clinirad Consults, we understand the importance of strict infection control protocols and reliable equipment maintenance. Our team is committed to ensuring that every device we handle meets the highest standards of cleanliness and functionality. Let’s prioritize safety, one clean machine at a time! #HealthcareMaintenance #TipTuesday #CliniradConsults #TuesdayTips #RoutineMaintenance #EquipmentMaintenance #InfectionControl

"Did you know? Regular cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Proper disinfection and care not only ensure the safety of patients and healthcare professionals but also extend the lifespan and reliability of medical devices. From ultrasound machines to patient monitors, each piece of equipment must undergo routine cleaning and checks to maintain optimal performance and hygiene standards. At Clinirad Consults, we understand the importance of strict infection control protocols and reliable equipment maintenance. Our team is committed to ensuring that every device we handle meets the highest standards of cleanliness and functionality. Let’s prioritize safety, one clean machine at a time! #HealthcareMaintenance #TipTuesday #CliniradConsults #TuesdayTips #RoutineMaintenance #EquipmentMaintenance #InfectionControl

"Scrubbing" is the first step in preparing yourself to participate in a sterile procedure. It's not just a routine; it's a crucial process to ensure patient safety and uphold the highest infection control standards. 🧼✨ Here are the essential steps for preparing to scrub: ✔️ Remove jewelry ✔️ Inspect hands and forearms ✔️ Don surgical attire ✔️ Pre-scrub hand wash #BasicsOfSurgicalSkills(BOSS) #SurgicalNursing #AORN #PatientSafety #InfectionControl #Scrubbing

**Why In-Between Cleanings Are Critical in ERs** After spending over 5 hours in an ER today, I couldn’t help but notice the importance of in-between cleanings. While I empathize with the nursing staff trying to manage patient turnovers amidst a constant flow of incoming cases, skipping or rushing through these essential steps puts everyone at risk. In ERs, where infection control is paramount, proper cleaning between patients is the first line of defense for safety. Every patient deserves to enter a sanitized environment, and healthcare workers deserve the tools and time to maintain these standards without compromise. Ensuring thorough cleanings can save lives and prevent the spread of harmful pathogens. If your facility is interested in a 3rd-party inspection, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to offer industry-standard observations and suggestions to improve your cleaning processes. Let’s prioritize safety and care by recognizing the value of in-between cleanings in critical healthcare settings. #HealthcareSafety #InfectionControl #PatientCare #ERStandards #CleaningExcellence #Davolt Kimberly Davolt

The stethoscope remains the most utilized medical technology, being applied so frequently it is aptly referred to as "The Clinician's Third Hand". If hand hygiene is important (and we know it is), then so, too, is stethoscope hygiene. Imagine this scenario: A clinician correctly follows all facility infection prevention protocols before seeing a patient. The clinician washes their hands for 20 seconds before seeing the patient, and then auscultates their patient with their stethoscope. What is missing here? They practiced good hand hygiene, but missed the stethoscope hygiene! It is common for some facilities to lack clarity on stethoscope hygiene. Protocols may not exist in some areas... not because it is not important, but because awareness of this important issue may be limited. Learn more about The Third Hand: https://lnkd.in/dFs5Y628 #handhygiene #infectioncontrol #stethoscopes #patientsafety #healthcare

National Handwashing Awareness Week: Protect Your Practice and Patients! 🧼 We understand the essential role hygiene plays in every dental practice. Proper handwashing is a fundamental step in safeguarding patient health, ensuring quality care, and maintaining an efficient workflow. This week, let's reinforce our commitment to infection control with best practices that keep both staff and patients safe. 👋 🎥: Glenoaks Imaging Professionals