In a dental practice, hands are subjected to a number of threats. It’s a good idea to know what these threats are, so that you can choose the correct hand protection. The dangers to health The primary protective use...
In the last century, advances in medicine have caused once deadly diseases, such as smallpox, to be all but eliminated. Indeed, the very mention of something like typhoid or scarlet fever is likely to conjure images of the grim...
Male incontinence does not receive much notice. Whether in the news or in our daily lives, it is not a widely discussed subject. Although we may all be familiar with the concept of incontinence and how it affects other...
Our brains control our emotions. But did you know that you can influence these emotions by using external stimuli such as scent? This is important, as by using scenting you can help patients struggling with dental phobias and anxiety....
Did you know that the simple act of handwashing can save hundreds of thousands of people from bad health or worse every year? A lack of handwashing facilities or awareness programmes puts individuals at risk of harmful diseases; but...
Although there has been a flurry of domestic activity aimed at tackling the lack of access to sanitary products, this is a global issue with far-reaching consequences. With 800 million people menstruating at any one time, it is crucial...
There are two colours dedicated to clinical waste in the Department of Health’s colour code for best practice waste disposal. However, as these waste streams are so similar it’s easy to get them confused. But it’s important that you...
Initial’s Guide to Festival Hygiene Thunderstorms, rain and humidity – the UK’s summer festival season is definitely upon us! Whether the weather continues to soak us to the skin or decides to give us the sweltering heat of last...
World Continence Week (WCW) is a global event organised by the World Federation of Incontinence Patients to raise awareness of continence issues and help improve the health, wellness and quality of life of sufferers. In its eleventh year, WCW...
Have you considered why gloves are important to wear in a care home setting? How do you select the type of gloves that are right for you and your residents? Here are some of the different aspects to consider:...