Why Touch-Free Sanitiser Stations Are Critical In Hospitals
Germs, bacteria and pathogens are prevalent in every environment. Regardless of the finesse of commercial cleaning, harmful organisms will exist on a premises. For this reason, even the highest cleaning standards alone cannot guarantee that people will not contract infections in commercial settings, primarily due to transmission methods like person-to-person contact.
Environmental hygiene guidelines for Australian hospitals are rigorous, intended to help prevent infection and control the spread of microorganisms throughout the hospital environment. Strict cleaning protocols must be followed with an eye both to complete hygiene and sanitising protocols for minimising use of antimicrobial cleaning solutions that can increase the strength of multi-resistant organisms, which are the main source of secondary infection in hospital settings.
Mopping a hospital floor can put great strain on the upper body. We carried out a carefully controlled comparison study at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, to examine the movement risk for cleaning operatives when using different mopping techniques and products.
The cleaning staff responsible for taking care of hospitals and other healthcare settings play a major role in infection control. The amount of time and effort put into cleaning, sanitising and disinfecting patient rooms, public gathering areas and other spaces is critical to the wellness of those staying, visiting and working within the hospital.
Hygiene and cleanliness should always be top of mind regardless of your place of work or industry. Now, more than ever, employers are prioritising safe, clean workplaces with rigorous cleaning, disinfecting and sanitising protocols so they can open up to the public and get back to normal. Keeping surfaces clean, but also sanitised and disinfected, can help stop the spread of germs, COVID-19 and other viruses, but also improve the reputation of your organisation as a whole and help consumers and visitors feel more comfortable in your environment.
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about cleaning and touching surfaces altogether. Not only is it important to be mindful of where your hands have been and how it contributes to your own hygiene and health, but finding good quality products to support effective cleaning habits has become a critical staple in stopping the potential spread of the coronavirus.
A hygienic space is automatically expected by the public when entering a hospital or medical centre. Management of health-care waste, effective disinfecting and sound hygienic practices followed by all medical staff, patients and visitors are integral parts of hospital hygiene and infection control.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians saw their general practitioner (GP) 6.1 times per year, according to a government survey. As the pandemic changes the way people approach interactions with their GPs and specialist providers, it is important to understand how to limit the risk of community-spread infection in healthcare environments.
The population of Australia may be experiencing growth, but relative to the rest of the world, the Land Down Under remains rather small. With roughly 26 million, it's the 51st largest country on earth.
