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Specific guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are vague in that they advise privacy curtains should be exchanged when “visibly soiled or stained,” but little else. Furthermore, without a firm guideline, hospitals struggle with finding a process for curtain exchange practices: ▶️ Should the curtains be exchanged after each patient is discharged? ▶️ How does the process work in a shared room? ▶️ Should the curtains be replaced if the patient is in contact, airborne or droplet precaution isolation? Equally important, if laundering or exchanging curtains is based on isolation, how is the exchange monitored? Is the exchange from soiled to clean and fresh monitored and shared electronically with stakeholders in real time? If not, why not? There have to be clearer guidelines for Monitoring Privacy Curtains in the "Patient Hot Zone".. The fact that the number of curtains found to have MRSA increased over time underscores the need to implement curtain exchange practices that focus on these items. Studies have noted that by day 14, most curtains tested positive for MRSA; these data could be utilized for policy recommendations that all privacy curtains in high-risk areas be exchanged around that timeframe. The high microbial contamination at high-risk locations by day 21 also suggests that policies/practices should ensure that no privacy curtain goes beyond that window for refreshing. Overall studies highlight the importance of establishing firm exchange practices for privacy curtains as reducing the risk of infection associated with contaminated surfaces and objects is a critical part of patient safety. www.kleenedge.com #patientsafety #healthcare #hospitals #privacycurtains #curtains #mrsa

California employers take note! Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 533 into law, requiring covered employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan as part of their Cal/OSHA Injury Illness Prevention Plan. This plan must include training for employees and records of any threats or incidents of violence in the workplace. Stay compliant with the new law by contacting Larry Levine at Medical Compliance Consulting at NationalOshaTraining.com or call 858-405-7107. #CaliforniaEmployers #WorkplaceSafety #Compliance #OSHA #InjuryIllnessPlan

Removing privacy curtains when "visibly soiled or stained"? Specific guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can be challenging to interpret... Things to consider: 🔺 Should curtains be exchanged after each patient is discharged? 🔺 How does the process work when patients are in a shared room? 🔺 Should the curtains be replaced if the patient is in contact, airborne or droplet precaution isolation? More importantly perhaps, if laundering or exchanging curtains is based on isolation, how is the exchange monitored. Is the exchange from soiled to clean and fresh monitored and shared electronically in real time, and If not, why not? Overall studies highlight the importance of establishing firm exchange practices for curtains, regardless of CDC or OSHA guidance. Reducing the risk of infection associated with contaminated surfaces and objects is a critical part of patient and staff safety. www.kleenedge.com #patientsafety #healthcare #hospitals #privacycurtains #curtains #infectionprevention #nearpatientzone

Navigating Compliance: Insights from Citation Plc Experts. From managing Health & Safety hazards and risks related to treatments and medicines, electrical safety, and infection control, to correctly identifying the employment status of locums, we know that aesthetics practices face unique challenges and opportunities. 💼 Keeping your workforce safe and compliant is crucial, but it's also time-consuming. That's where we come in! ✨ Citation Professional Solutions support gives you the time and peace of mind to focus on what you do best: running your business. Whether face-to-face or over the phone, we’re here to help. Learn more about how Citation can support your practice: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVFDQB5i #ComplianceSupport #HealthAndSafety #AestheticPractices #CitationPlc #BusinessSupport #WorkforceManagement #ConsultingRoom

Are you removing your privacy curtains when "visibly soiled or stained"? Specific guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can be challenging to interpret... Things to consider: 🔺 Should curtains be exchanged after each patient is discharged? 🔺 How does the process work when patients are in a shared room? 🔺 Should the curtains be replaced if the patient is in contact, airborne or droplet precaution isolation? More importantly perhaps, if laundering or exchanging curtains is based on isolation, how is the exchange monitored. Is the exchange from soiled to clean and fresh monitored and shared electronically in real time, and If not, why not? Overall studies highlight the importance of establishing firm exchange practices for privacy curtains, regardless of CDC or OSHA guidance. Reducing the risk of infection associated with contaminated surfaces and objects plays a critical part in ensuring patient and staff safety. www.kleenedge.com #patientsafety #healthcare #hospitals #privacycurtains #curtains #infectionprevention #nearpatientzone

Specific guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remain vague in that they advise privacy curtains should be exchanged when “visibly soiled or stained”, but little else. Furthermore, hospitals struggle with finding a process for curtain exchange practices. ↗️ Should the curtains be exchanged after each patient is discharged, monthly, quarterly or even bi-annually? ↗️ How does the process work in a shared room? Should the curtains be replaced if the patient is in contact, airborne or droplet precaution isolation? ↗️ If laundering or exchanging curtains is based on isolation, how is the exchange monitored? Is the exchange from soiled to clean and fresh monitored and shared electronically in real time? If not, why not? The fact that the number of curtains found to have MRSA increased over time underscores the need to implement curtain exchange practices that focus on these items. Studies have noted that by day 14, most curtains tested positive for MRSA, C.diff and VRE. Perhaps this data could be utilized for alternate policy recommendations that all privacy curtains be exchanged around that timeframe. The high microbial contamination by day 21 also suggests that policies/practices should ensure that no privacy curtain goes beyond that window for refreshing, especially in high-risk locations. Overall studies highlight the importance of establishing firm exchange practices for privacy curtains, regardless of CDC or OSHA guidance. Reducing the risk of infection associated with contaminated surfaces and objects is a critical part to patient safety. https://lnkd.in/gUUHRJdw #patientsafety #healthcare #hospitals #privacycurtains #curtains

OSHA recently added new checklists for ergonomics, heat illness prevention, infection control plans, workplace violence and young workers. Each one includes a list of relevant OSHA standards and other resources from OSHA and NIOSH. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/e67M5gv #NJConstruction #WorkplaceSafety #WorkerSafety #ConstructionIndustry #CommercialRealEstate

At Dao Consulting Services we believe training creates opportunity. Training has been proven to increase morale, efficiency of practice, job competency, and patient satisfaction. Training staff is important in health and social care to ensure the safety of people receiving and giving care and to maintain high standards of quality care. Staff training is essential because as a registered health center it’s a regulatory requirement to ensure all staff have the appropriate level of training and to have undergone a full induction before starting work. The type and level of training required will vary depending on factors such as the type of care that is being provided, the person’s role and responsibilities, etc. It is important to address mandatory training, which are focused on statutory requirements, regulators requirements and any requirements set down by the authority. An example of mandatory training: Infection, Prevention and Control Send us a message and let´s discuss your training needs. Allow us to collaborate in your practice´s transformation. Email: helen@daoconsultingservices.com #Daoconsulting #healthcare #healthcareconsulting #publichealth #training #healthcaretraining #transformation #quality #leadership #opportunity #achievements

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