Warning about Phenolics and Babies
Why we don’t use phenolics around babies
Biofilm is a common but often overlooked challenge in healthcare settings, where it can increase the risk of infections. Understanding what biofilm is, how to recognize it, and how to remove it effectively is essential for healthcare environmental services staff.
Phenolic compounds have played a defining role in the history of medical disinfection, shaping modern practices in infection control and hospital hygiene. Their story is one of discovery, innovation, and ongoing evolution as scientists and healthcare professionals sought better ways to prevent the spread of disease.
Hospitals generate a diverse range of waste types that require specific handling and disposal methods to ensure compliance with regulations, protect public health, and minimize environmental impact.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the various waste types generated by healthcare facilities, including examples and handling practices:
Development matters. It matters to you, personally, your team, your leader, and our organization overall. If you are growing in your role or building your career for the next step, you are energized, excited, and hopeful of what is to come. When you carry this energy, excitement and hope around with you each day at…
Scabies is a highly contagious skin condition caused by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). These microscopic mites burrow into the skin to live, lay eggs, and trigger an allergic reaction, leading to intense itching and a rash.
A Comprehensive Guide to Cleaning Hospital Sterile Processing Departments Cleaning the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) in a hospital is a critical task that ensures the integrity of sterilized medical instruments and safeguards patient safety. The standards set by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), and the Office of…