Infection and injuries can occur in any healthcare setting, from the Operating Theatre to the optometrist, to aged care facilities. This blog will focus on podiatry clinics and how they can provide a safe environment for their staff and patients. Without further ado, here are four top ways to prevent infection in podiatry clinics. …
Sharps Injury Case Study in the OR
We talk a lot on this blog about sharps injuries and how they may impact the victim and institution. Sometimes, it’s difficult to comprehend the consequences of a sharps injury in a “real-world” sense. Earlier this year Dr Dean C. Taylor from North Carolina presented his own cautionary story of when he contracted a sharps …
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Why We Trust Nurses
We trust nurses. It has consistently identified in surveys around the world that nurses are ranked as one of the most trust-worthy professions—and the most trusted in healthcare. In the USA surveys consistently point out that nurses have high or very high honesty and ethical standards. European countries ranked nurses only below firefighters based on …
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Sharps Injuries Statistics Around the World
It’s concerning that even with all the medical breakthroughs and advances in surgical technology, the threat of getting a sharps injury in the healthcare setting is still a major concern amongst nurses, operating room technicians, and other healthcare professionals. These injuries are not just about getting an open cut, but also worrying are the blood …
Dramatic Increase in Health Spending Around the World
According to the World Health Organization, the health expenditure per country has been growing steadily since the 1990s. Some countries have reported dramatic increases while the level of healthcare has remained the same. As WHO reports, here are some interesting facts in regards to spending on health around the world. (1) Total global expenditure for health …
Straight from the Nurse’s Mouth
We’re getting ready for AORN and sat down with some nurses to find out what they love and hate about their profession. LIKE: Knowing I’m making a difference Being able to help people is the best thing about being a nurse, and I know that the services I provide to people is valued. When I …
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