Preventing Pressure Sores
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14 Hospital hygiene and infection control
www.who.intaddress other aspects of hospital hygiene and safety such as pressure sores and the risk of falls). It should be stressed here that other environ-mental health considerations, such as adequate water-supply and sanita-tion facilities for patients, visitors, and health-care staff, are of prime importance. 14.2 Epidemiology of nosocomial infections
Abuse of People with Disabilities
www.collegeofdirectsupport.comconditions or pressure sores • leaving the person’s medical problems untreated Systemic abuse: Systemic abuse refers to practices that take away a person’s independence and dignity. Systemic abuse happens in settings where other people are making decisions for the person who has a disability. Government bodies and bureaucrats can also be ...
SPLINTING GUIDE FOR EMS/HOSPITAL PROVIDERS
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