Warning about Phenolics and Babies
Why we don’t use phenolics around babies
The physical environment of a hospital plays an important role in patient safety. It’s not just about keeping things tidy—it’s about maintaining an environment that ensures patient safety, supports efficient operations, and complies with strict regulatory standards.
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…
As a leader, your communication sets the tone for interaction among your people. This simple yet profound truth underscores the importance of clear, consistent, and intentional communication in shaping the culture and success of any team. Leadership is not merely about issuing directives or setting goals; it’s about fostering connections and empowering others to contribute their strengths to a shared vision.
What is the first thing you notice when you enter a hotel or hospital room? I believe, most people register a simple impression: it is either clean and smells fresh, or it isn’t. This feeling of cleanliness gives us a sense of safety and comfort, a sign that professionals have worked tirelessly to prepare the…
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…
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.