Personal Hygiene in the Health Care Sector - The Road to Health and Well-being
AUTHOR
Susanne B. Andersen, Nurse specialist, Abena A/S
The focus on good personal hygiene is growing due to the increasing number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Inadequate personal hygiene may result in contagious diseases spreading, resulting in sick days, reduced ability to work, poor quality of life – or worst case premature death. For the individual, good personal hygiene provides a feeling of cleanliness and well-being, whereas poor personal hygiene can lead to dry skin, sweaty and dirty skin, unpleasant smells and the risk of developing complications like for instance ulcers. This document describes a holistic and structured approach to good personal hygiene for care givers and other people participating in personal hygiene tasks. 2017
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PERSONAL HYGIENE IN THE HEALTH SECTOR