There are a lot of different variables within the world of providing medical care to patients, but few are as important as delivering quality prevention of infection. Infections like staph can bring serious health consequences to those suffering from it, and it’s vital that you prevent the spread of it in patients as well as in yourself.
So how do you do it? Here are a few tips to remember, including some you already know and some you may overlook.
- Hygiene – Providing regular cleansing to your patient’s wounds is important. But it’s also important that you practice good hygiene for yourself. Doing so will help prevent the spread of bacteria that causes infections and keep everyone you come into contact with safer.
- Monitoring – Regular monitoring of wounds and of overall health is important as well. Just taking the time to keep a check on the status of patients and of scratches on your own body can help you identify potential problems and fight against them fast.
- Clothing – This one might surprise you, but we’ve seen firsthand that wearing clean, fresh clothing and scrubs with antimicrobial properties can help not only keep you feeling good at work, but also help you in the fight against infections. They’re not a guarantee, but the right clothing can make a big difference.
Infections can decimate a patient and even impact the health of a care provider. The tips above are the foundation of fighting infections and maintaining the highest possible level of health for yourself and those you care for.