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Provided By: Medical Bag First impressions say much to a prospective patient, and working in a clean environment is essential for medical staff. Clean waiting rooms, exam rooms, front desks, and bathrooms are important. Keeping germs at bay is prudent. How many patients complain that they don’t like going to the doctor (or hospitals) because they always get sick? In …
Provided By: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration The FDA recommends a two-step process for properly disposing of used needles and other sharps. Step 1: Place all needles and other sharps in a sharps disposal container immediately after they have been used. This will reduce the risk of needle sticks, cuts, and punctures from loose sharps. Sharps disposal containers should …
Health-care activities protect and restore health and save lives. But what about the waste and by-products they generate? Of the total amount of waste generated by healthcare activities, about 85% is general, non-hazardous waste comparable to domestic waste. The remaining 15% is considered hazardous material that may be infectious, chemical, or radioactive. Types of waste Waste and by-products cover a …
Red Biohazardous Sharps Containers Provided By: UC San Diego Commercial red biohazardous sharps containers are used to collect devices or objects with corners, edges, or projections capable of cutting or piercing the skin or regular waste bags, which have come into contact with biological or recombinant genetic materials. These containers must meet the standards of the United States …
When a dangerous disease is at large, a vaccine tends to be the best way to prevent multiple casualties and overcome the threat, so if you’ve accepted a recommended one, good for you. Thanks to vaccines, much of the world’s population is now safe from deadly diseases like polio and smallpox, and similar solutions have been found for Covid-19. Your …
If you’re not feeling yourself and you’re wondering if you have COVID-19 or the flu, know that many of the symptoms of these diseases are alike. Although both of these ailments are respiratory illnesses that are transmittable, the viruses that cause them are not the same. These two diseases share many common symptoms, and it’s important that you know what …
Have you ever experienced a stomach bug that made you sick every few minutes for seemingly hours on end? Have you ever felt nauseous because of a particularly potent strain of a bug that eventually left you dehydrated after you finished getting sick? Chances are the “bug” you experienced was no bug at all but was, in fact, the norovirus. …
Good hygiene goes beyond hand washing and sanitizer, especially in medical training scenarios. It is key to mimic what is safe in the real world while refreshing important lifesaving knowledge. Following these simple steps can keep you safe during training and beyond. Universal Precautions The safest way to conduct any medical training is to use the industry standard of universal …
Some viruses, such as Covid-19, can be transmitted by touch, so when there’s an epidemic in your area, you need to handle shared items with care. If an infected person hands you something, for instance, you’ll need to avoid picking up any germs they’ve shed onto the item’s surface. If this can’t be avoided, you’ll need to clean your hands …
Keeping a clean home is something that most people have always done. A shiny, clean kitchen, for example, is something to proud of, and you already know about the importance of good food hygiene. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has made many people rethink their home cleaning routines. The threat of an invisible virus with the potential to kill has made …