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Meeting the infection control challenge when selecting a support surface
Infection Control protocol on a daily basis. Ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times, in a range of different settings requires a robust process, where care and treatment can be delivered without the risk of infection due to poor hygiene
Planning and designing long term care and health care facilities: a person centered approach
case residents in long-term care settings and patients in acute care settings, as well as the caregivers – should be at the centre of the entire process. This focus is essential to achieve an attractive and efficient environment that stands the
The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management
injury prevention and management Discover key interventions in pressure injury prevention and management to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more on Arjo’s blog. The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management by Sharon ... Prevention Pressure injury prevention interventions are key to reducing the risk of developing painful, resource intensive and costly pressure injuries.
Part 1 – Quality Care Starts with Meticulous Planning and Decision-Making
Quality care starts with meticulous planning and decision-making Learn how meticulous planning and decision-making help you to combine excellent care for your patients with improved nursing safety and performance.
Part 2 – Stakeholder Interaction: A Key Factor for Resident Wellbeing and a Sound Working Environment
Part 2 – Stakeholder interaction: A key factor for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment Learn how stakeholder interaction paves the way for resident wellbeing and a sound working environment. Get tips on how to create a positive work
How can slower hygiene routines make your job safer and faster?
How can slower hygiene routines make your job safer and faster?
How can slower hygiene routines make your job safer and faster?(2)
How can slower hygiene routines make your job safer and faster?
What could a One Surface Strategy mean for you?
From risk assessment to ensuring the appropriate intervention, time is a crucial factor in pressure injury prevention.
Part 3 – Creating Space: The Main Factor in Early Floor and Room Planning
Part 3 – Creating space: the main factor in early floor and room planning Optimized space utilization is the main factor in early stages of floor and room planning. Learn how to create a superior living environment for residents.
Preventing pressure injury in prone position
including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk, selecting the right support surfaces to support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are a preventable medical condition, usually caused by immobility ... immobility in bedridden patients, developed by one out of two patients in acute care. Due to the excessive financial, economic and psychological cost of pressure injuries, there is considerable “pressure” on healthcare systems to reduce incidences of
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Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance The right service partner needs to support the reliability and longevity of your equipment ... equipment, as well as your commitment to safety and compliance. Service and Genuine Parts: An investment in safety, efficiency, and compliance
How to choose a patient transfer device depending on mobility level
Patient transfer tasks occur across multiple healthcare settings and are often high risk activities for both caregivers and patients. Risk of patient and staff injury has led to the development of global Safe Patient Handling programmes.
How many sit-to-stand transfers do caregivers perform with their patients per day?
Promoting mobility among patients and residents in care facilities is critical for healthy daily lives.
How is mechanical prophylaxis used in VTE Prevention?
Thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide but research suggests that it can be preventable through evidence-based prevention strategies. Learn more about mechanical prophylaxis and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC)
Nurses empowering nurses
empowering nurses: How quality of care is elevated through a shared mission and passion Nurses empowering nurses: How quality of care is elevated through a shared mission and passion