Monday, August 30, 2010

New Hand Washing Sign for Community

Loretta shared with me this fantastic new sign at Community. Notice there's a large section of the bottom that's blank. That's for staff, nurses, and providers to sign their names signifying their commitments.

-We commit that every time
we enter or exit a patient room
or treatment area, we will wash
our hands.

-We will hold one another
accountable for performing
hand hygiene.

-We will respond graciously by
saying “thank you” when we’re
reminded to wash our hands.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

More Signs from Maine Medical Center

I think this sign using staff on the unit is FANTASTIC. This cart aimed at visitors is right underneath the "30 Days" sign. It's really the first thing that you see when you walk on the unit. Sign on gel station that lets families and visitors know that they should also Gel In, Gel Out Needed supplies kept on the outside of the door.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Maine Medical Center Patient Makes Own Hand Hygiene Sign

At Maine Medical Center, they are making a special effort to educate patients and families on the importance of hand hygiene for both family members and staff. A patient on one of the units made their own door sign - Gel In, Gel Out, or Stay Out!