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Check out the following article, where Specialist Door Solutions Ltd recently spoke to Alyson Prince (Built Environment Infection Prevention and Control Consultant Nurse).   Discussions explored the ‘importance of prioritising infection control when specifying doorsets’ and highlighted how doorsets are especially important within critical care settings such as Intensive Care Units (ICUs), where patients are at heightened risk.   Read on to find out more: https://lnkd.in/d6DKnDPd #healthcare #healthcareconstruction #infectionprevention #doorsets #hopsitals #article #healthcarearticle #infectionpreventionarticle

Check out this blog on why having a strong infection prevention and control program is essential for healthcare facilities. 👇 #APIC #Infectionprevention #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #Healthcare #Hospitals #LTC #SNF #Healthcareleaders If you want to stay up-to-date with us, follow our Page. https://lnkd.in/exs6uGp4

Within #healthcare facilities, Infection Control Practitioners (ICP) wear multiple hats, making critical decisions to help defend against infection in many ways. What are the most important parts of their role, and what do they see as the benefits of ready-to-use #wipes? Hear what Jennifer, an ICP, had to say.   #infectioncontrol #readytouse #cleaning #rtuwipes

🚨 IPC Week 2024 Has Arrived! 🚨 This year's theme, "Move the Needle on IPC by Breaking the Chain of Infection," serves as a crucial reminder for all aged care professionals to focus on effective infection prevention and control strategies. In our latest blog, we delve into practical steps to elevate your IPC practices. We highlight tools like the Infection Control Monitoring Checklist from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, emphasising its role in strengthening your approach. By adopting proactive measures, we can safeguard our residents and staff, creating a safer environment for everyone. Read more in our blog and join us in prioritising safety and wellbeing. #IPCWeek2024 #InfectionPrevention #AgedCareSafety #BreakTheChain #ProactiveCare #AgedCareQualitySafetyCommission #LeadersEnablingLeaders

It’s no secret that healthcare industries are some of the most highly regulated when it comes to safety measures, cleanliness standards, continuing education, and more. This is the case for good reason — poorly maintained and run medical centers face potential fines, poor reputations, and higher rates of hospital-acquired infections. Are you confident in your infection control measures? Protect against infection more effectively with our latest blog. 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02KNRl50 #healthcare #facilitymanagement #infectioncontrol

We recently caught up with Alyson Prince a Built Environment Infection Prevention and Control Consultant Nurse. We spoke about the importance of prioritising infection control when specifying doorsets, especially within critical care settings like Intensive Care Units (ICUs), where patients are at heightened risk. #HealthcareDesign #InfectionControl #DoorsetSpecification #CriticalCare #HealthcareSafety https://hubs.ly/Q02pf3mq0

Learn about the new assisted living best practices for infection prevention and control released by a group of senior living and government organizations ... and why one provider group — the National Center for Assisted Living — withheld its support for the final guidance. #infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #assistedliving #seniorliving #patientsafety

Regulatory surveys in long-term care settings focus significantly on infection prevention, with F880 being frequently cited. Facilities must ensure comprehensive infection control training for all staff and partners. https://lnkd.in/ehbrbZYC #longtermcare #infectionprevention

Did you know that over a million hospitalized patients each year acquire healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) while being treated for other conditions? Despite rigorous training and established protocols, mistakes in infection control can still happen, leading to serious consequences. In our latest blog, we explore some of the most common infection control mistakes and offer practical tips on how to avoid them. By implementing these strategies, healthcare providers can help create a safer environment for everyone. Let's work together to reduce HAIs and improve patient safety. #Healthcare #InfectionControl #PatientSafety #HAIs #HealthcareCompliance #AMC

FF&E...Just as important in the specification of a space as the specification of the building services. It is important to understand how to risk assess the space for the patient that is occupying it.