The University of Rochester conducted a very interesting study on the benefits of glider/rocker chairs but the interesting thing is; the therapeutic benefits are rarely used outside of the elderly care.
Healthcare furnishings have evolved dramatically in the last decade from being primarily utilitarian and provisional, into pleasant and patient oriented environments where the patient feels welcome and comfortable.
The Canadian Hospitals have learned to think outside the box when it comes to reducing patient wait times.
The Canadian Emergency Room is a very high paced environment and constantly battling with patient wait times.
The on-call Midwife has a number of things running through their mind as they respond to the call of duty.
It is amazing to see the evolution in Behavioural Healthcare and the progress made in recent years that encourages patients to normalise and progress quickly.
Recently the spotlight has been focused on the infection control systems and policies of North American hospitals.
In 2002, many will remember the push towards "Intermittent Auscultation" as related to the continuous monitoring of mother and fetal wellness during delivery.
Our hospitals are visited by every walk of life but more importantly, they are only a cab ride and air fare away from the rampant outbreaks like Ebola, MERS, Tuberculosis and Measles.
In the previous decades, hospital furnishings have been considered a necessary expense and institutional products where brought in to facilitate the need.
Infection Control standards in the Canadian hospitals are consistently progressing as we battle the new and complex super bugs being contracted globally.
A new battle is being fought in the public areas of hospitals around the world and it becoming more serious as we learn about new super bugs.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Feb 17, 2015
It is amazing that so few Canadians have heard of the A.B.I. exam when it is so prevalent in the USA.
Most Canadian Hospitals would have blanket/fluid warmers and the basic benefits of its use are obvious to us all.
The question often arises, should we spend the money for Stainless Steel or conserve with Chrome.