Preparing Your Office for Infectious Diseases
If you’re running a healthcare facility it’s impossible to prevent all contact to bacteria – however there are preventative measures you can take to prevent the spread of infectious diseases including:
- Washing your hands before and after working with a patient, using the facilities, and coming into contact with countertops and other hard surfaces.
- Following proper protocol when disinfecting instruments and equipment used on patients.
- Having quarantined quarters for patients that have been diagnosed with an infectious disease so they are kept away from patients who aren’t.
- Make sure your staff’s vaccinations are up to date.
- Bathe regularly.
- Don’t share utensils or other types of food prep items.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth when in contact with a diseased patient.
- Handle linens and towels with the upmost care – ensuring they don’t come in contact with skin when possible.
- Disinfect doorknobs, walls, doors and other places where multiple people are handling items.
For any other tips on preventing the spread of disease or if you are ready to put your healthcare linens and uniforms in the hands of our certified staff members call (800) 464-6334
