VOC stands for volatile organic compounds. This is a group of thousands of chemicals, many of which are colourless and odourless. Depending on the setting, at any one time there could be hundreds of individual VOCs in the air. Though some will be innocuous, many carry certain health risks. Sources of VOCs Some VOCs are […]
If you manage or work in a GP surgery, continuity of care can make a huge difference to your patients’ experience and their overall wellbeing. In this post, we’ll explain what continuity of care is in a GP setting, before exploring some of the policies and procedures that will help you deliver a higher quality […]
The Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland (ASGBI) Congress 2023 takes place 17 – 19 May 2023 at Harrogate International Centre. Cairn Technology will be exhibiting at the event on Stand No. 31. To come along to the day, you can register to attend. The Changing Face of Surgery – See It, Be […]
Hospitals and healthcare settings can be hazardous environments to work in. Nurses face multiple occupational health hazards every day – some obvious, others not so obvious. In this post we’ll list some common occupational health hazards for nurses, and how to prevent them. Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards in Hospitals Slips, trips and falls are […]
A good doctor’s surgery waiting room should be warm and welcoming. But it’s a lot more important that it’s safe and functional. If you run a GP surgery and you want to improve your waiting room, first you need to understand some of the key problems you need to overcome. Key Challenges for GP Waiting […]
If you’re considering a new career in healthcare, or even a career shift, few working environments are more challenging yet more rewarding than an operating theatre. We’ve got a comprehensive guide to the various roles and responsibilities in an operating theatre. We’ve also got a dedicated guide to the key responsibilities for operating theatre managers. […]
Chemotherapy can lower a patient’s white blood cell count. Cancers can also make existing white blood cells less effective at fighting bacteria and viruses. This means that, for chemotherapy patients, even common infections can be much harder to treat, and a lot more dangerous – or even fatal. In this post we’ll discuss some ways […]
The NHS is currently facing a significant backlog that shows no sign of easing in the foreseeable future. As a measure for easing the pressures, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has discussed greater investment in social care. In this post, we’ll explore the link between adult social care and hospital discharges. We shall explain how investing […]
It takes a lot of people to run a successful operating theatre. The most efficient operating theatre is one in which everyone knows their own role and responsibilities, as this means that everyone can depend on everything being done that needs to be done. In this post we’ll explore the various operating theatre staff roles, […]
Regularly and thoroughly cleaning and decontaminating ambulances is essential for effective infection prevention and control. Ambulance Cleaning and Decontamination Challenges But there are several factors that make ambulance cleaning and decontamination challenging. It can be cramped inside an ambulance, and the sheer amount of equipment contained within can make quick cleans particularly difficult. Plus, ambulances […]