One of the most crucial steps of any surgical procedure is preventing infections. To help prevent surgical site infections, medical personnel must carefully create and enforce a sterile field around the patient. This sterile field requires constant vigilance to keep out microorganisms that could contaminate the patient, doctors, or equipment. Refresh your knowledge on OR cleanliness and best practices with…
Pain has a way of taking over an individual’s life. If a patient suffers from severe or chronic pain, their symptoms can grow until they intrude upon everyday activities and functions. Pain management procedures allow you to help your patients regain and maintain comfortable, independent lifestyles. Of course, many patients balk at the idea of an operation—even relatively fast and…
An echo test, or echocardiogram, is a common ultrasound test that evaluates a patient’s heart. When you schedule this test, it’s your job to ensure that your patients are as safe and comfortable as possible before, during, and after the procedure. This means answering any questions they might have, giving them any preparatory instructions, guiding them through the entire process,…
If you manage a medical facility, you owe a lot to your staff. Every member of every team plays a vital role in keeping your building running and your patients healthy. It’s your job to make sure you take care of your staff the same way they take care of everyone who comes through your doors. To give your employees…
No patient wants to spend their day in a hospital or doctor’s office. However, when a patient’s reluctance turns into stress or anxiety, it can cause complications in their treatment and their relationship with you. It’s important to help your patients stay as comfortable as possible—both physically and mentally—so that they can have the smoothest experience possible while in your…
How can we be more environmentally responsible? It’s a question businesses and homeowners alike are considering more and more. Fortunately, there are several ways to make your building and practice more eco-friendly. Many of these ideas can also save you and your facility money as you cut energy costs, replace equipment less often, and practice other sustainable habits. To help…
The medical field is home to ever-changing equipment and technology. When you provide your staff with the best possible resources, they can achieve the best possible results. Just as everyone in an operating room has a distinct role to help get the job done, so does every piece of equipment. Here’s some of the essential equipment in the operating room…
The well-being of your patients relies on the well-being of your staff. However, the physical, mental, and emotional demands of a job in the healthcare industry can take their toll on employees. It’s crucial for hospitals to take care of their workers by providing them with the training, resources, and overall environment they need to stay safe and productive on…
Medical facilities have a responsibility to their patients; it is their job to provide a safe and accessible place for the community to find treatment and care. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doubles down on this responsibility, requiring facilities to meet certain accommodation standards for disabled patients. While these standards should exist in every part of the building, they’re…