Meanwhile (some years later) the fight continues.
It is always nice when stuff is well designed. Does anyone (from the hospitals mentioned in the piece, perhaps) have any information for us about
this?
I notice that "saving money" comes into the equation (or so they say). So that's all the boxes ticked, then.
Whilst I'm on here I may as well reiterate my own suggestions:- turn down the heating by two or three degrees (at least), open the flippin' windows, and get some
air into the place.
And then, get rid of all the dust and fluff (and who knows what else) that's laying (or blowing) around ... and if it's "hidden" (inside equipment, for example), then get some
proper PM organised.
And, lastly, be a bit more
discerning about who gets let onto the Wards, and the
grot they bring in with them. Restrict the number of "visitors" cluttered around bedsides, have them remove their outdoor clothing (and get them to wear overshoes), and watch as they wash their grubby pawls before entering. Also (if necessary) check what's in their bags - both before and
after visiting!
In a word,
manage the situation.
But there again, none of of those suggestions would ever be taken up. Why not? Well, they can't be any good as they don't cost mega-amounts of tax-payers' money!
