Picture this, you just washed your hands after using the restroom and walking out you grab the door handle, but the person to last touch the door didn’t wash their hands. The door handle had contamination from feces due to the person who forgot to wash their hands. So now what? The fact that you have just been contaminated after washing your hands and exiting the bathroom should now make you aware of how easy it is to transmit germs. On the other hand, you should be disgusted by this startling…
The Apple Watch and healthcare marketing might sound incongruous when you envision the common uses for Apple 's latest invention. Yet, as with all mobile devices, it 's the perfect device to capture patient attention as consumers use smartphones and tablets to find quick information. Perhaps you 've heard skeptics say that wearables will stay relegated to monitoring our heart rates or blood pressure while doing cardio exercise. Nobody said it should stop there, and the potential for wearables in…
Assignment 204 Shampoo Conditioner And Scalp Task 1a Describe how shampoo and water act together to cleanse the hair? Shampoo and water act together to cleanse the scalp to make sure oils,grease and dirt is removed from the hair. The process of using hot water to remove product build up, dirt,grease,and natural oils out the hair is then followed by using conditioner to seal the cuticle making the hair smooth and soft Explain the importance of considering the cuticles scales when…
Management of Central Lines Sarah Dunbar, Lourie Grijalva, Brittany Matthews, Megen Price, & Lauren Sapp Introduction According to the Joint Commission (2012, p. v), Central Venous Catheters (CVCs) are the most frequent cause of healthcare-associated bloodstream infections, and about 3 million are placed in the United States annually. A central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is an infection in the blood that develops as a result of introducing bacteria into these…
microbes found on my hands, learn about the importance of spreading microbes and diseases, and investigate the effectiveness of hand washing and hand sanitizer on killing or reducing microbial growth. The fact that we use aseptic techniques and hand washing is because of this germ theory and we need to use these techniques to reduce contamination and spread of microbes and diseases, especially…
body fluids and may cause laceration or puncture wounds, such as razors and spicules of bone and teeth. - Take care to prevent injuries when using, cleaning, and disposing of sharp instruments. - Never recap used needles, manipulate them using both hands, or use any other technique that involves directing the point of a needle toward any part of the body. - Use a one…
The towels are an essential part of the daily lives. People need and require towels after they wash their hands or take a bath. The hotel rooms have towels to make sure that the customers are satisfied and comfortable. There are different types of the towels meant for different purposes. Different types of the towels are designed for different use. Here are some of the different types of towels available: Bath towels: The bath towels are an essential part of the daily life. These towels are…
patients or visitors or even the staff themselves.. 2-Policy: The role of sonographer in infection control by protects themselves, patient and the ultrasound machine cleaning: Protect themselves by: -Wearing clean clothes daily. -Hair covers. -Good hand washing. -Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. -Cover your nose and mouth every time you cough or sneeze. -Throw used tissue in a wastebasket. -Masks should be worn. -Gloves must be worn. Protect patients by: -Change the bedspread after…
Ringworm is one type of skin disease that is caused by a fungus. The disease usually attacks the part of the foot, nails, the upper body and head. But in addition to the above on the body, ringworm can also appear on the groin. Ringworm is a disease that occurs in the skin which is a circular that will enlarge if not treated immediately. Ringworm can happen to anyone, either children or older people. Bathe regularly. Body hygiene must be maintained properly, so that germs and bacteria that…
the slide assembly with your hand securing the guide rod and recoil spring assembly with your thumb, turn it right side up and slide the assembly on the frame rails. Bring slide and barrel back to the position where the barrel link is aligned with the slide stop hole in the frame. While holding the slide in that position, view through the slide stop pin hole to assure the link barrel in lined up and gently insert the slide stop pin. Secure the slide reward with one hand remove the tool from the…