The importance of being prepared
Published: on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 12:07 am and is filed under 2009-08-20.
By Niagara Health System
I’ve now officially lost count of the number of times I’ve heard: “It just doesn’t feel like summer this year.” While many agree the weather hasn’t been the warmest, I am thankful that the smog and high humidity days have been few in number for our chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthmatic patients across Niagara.
As we head towards the summer vacation home stretch, many of us begin to prepare for the fall and winter months ahead. Healthcare workers know the importance of being prepared. From the infection prevention measures that are routine aspects of our daily hospital work to emergency preparedness and pandemic planning, there is much that we do to provide for the ongoing safety and well-being of our patients.
One of the most critical things that everyone who comes into a hospital can do is practice good hand hygiene. This is one of the most effective things we can do for the safety of our patients, visitors and co-workers and to prepare for the months ahead.
Have a great August and don’t forget, wash your hands!
I’ve now officially lost count of the number of times I’ve heard: “It just doesn’t feel like summer this year.” While many agree the weather hasn’t been the warmest, I am thankful that the smog and high humidity days have been few in number for our chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthmatic patients across Niagara.
As we head towards the summer vacation home stretch, many of us begin to prepare for the fall and winter months ahead. Healthcare workers know the importance of being prepared. From the infection prevention measures that are routine aspects of our daily hospital work to emergency preparedness and pandemic planning, there is much that we do to provide for the ongoing safety and well-being of our patients.
One of the most critical things that everyone who comes into a hospital can do is practice good hand hygiene. This is one of the most effective things we can do for the safety of our patients, visitors and co-workers and to prepare for the months ahead.
Have a great August and don’t forget, wash your hands!
Christine Clark, Chief Communications Officer
