The Nursing Corner

Some disease-causing microbes can make you very sick quickly and then not bother you again. Some can last for a long time and continue to ...

Microbes are tiny organisms—too tiny to see without a microscope, yet they are abundant on Earth. They live everywhere—in air, soil, rock,...

Microorganisms are known to survive on inanimate ‘touch’ surfaces for extended periods of time. This can be especially troublesome in hosp...

Hospitals have sanitation protocols regarding uniforms, equipment sterilization, washing, and other preventative measures. Thorough hand wa...

A nosocomial infection, also known as a hospital-acquired infection or HAI, is an infection whose development is favoured by a hospita...

Putting on the Gloves Non-sterile gloves are simpler to handle than non-sterile gloves. Non-sterile gloves simply require the medical ...

It's generally best to wash your hands with soap and water. Follow these simple steps: - Wet your hands with running water.A...