Pressure Injuries: Prevention Is Key
In 2005, epidemiologists reported a 68.8% mortality rate amongst elderly patients with stage 3 and 4 pressure injuries. Approximately 67% of pressure injuries occur in elderly patients over 70 years old. However, they are still quite prevalent in younger individuals. As healthcare professionals, it is our responsibility to spread awareness so that you can prevent…
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Pressure Injuries? We’ve Got You Covered!
We understand that every patient is unique, so we have a range of various products to meet all of your patient’s needs. Using your patient’s Risk Assessment Score, you can determine what preventative equipment is best suited for your patient’s care.
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Dementia And The Ageing Eye
Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability in older Australians (aged 65 years and older), with an estimated 425,416 Australians living with dementia. People impacted by dementia undergo a variety of changes including loss of memory, social skills, coordination, and vision among others.
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5 Steps To Better Infection Control
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers. It is grounded in infectious diseases, epidemiology, social science and health system strengthening. IPC occupies a unique position in the field of patient safety and quality universal health coverage since it…
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Infection Control and Recovery At Home
Infection control is part of any health management plan. While healthcare staff are trained on best practice strategies to reduce the risk of infection, cleaning and disinfecting is required whether it is within the hospital or at home.
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