NailtechJoe
IN:@thenailmaestro
Hi fellow geeks,
It's the first time I have been asked to see a client who is a patient at the local infirmary. I don't know yet why the client is in hospital but has asked me to do a manicure and pedicure. Normally I see clients in a home setting who are conscious, intelligible and able to provide the furniture (i.e. a table and 2 chairs). Otherwise, I ask them to visit my home where I have a fully equipped room.
My Concerns and Question:
My main concern is usually my safety and client safety and having worked before in a health related setting, since there is the existence of superbugs (e.g. MRSA) in hospital areas, is it wise to do the treatments within a ward? Very rarely have I made nicks or injured someone unless they move about (e.g. withdrawal for a ciggy) but what I have been taught is that prevention is better than the cure.
"People staying in hospital are most at risk of becoming infected with MRSA because:
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Joe
It's the first time I have been asked to see a client who is a patient at the local infirmary. I don't know yet why the client is in hospital but has asked me to do a manicure and pedicure. Normally I see clients in a home setting who are conscious, intelligible and able to provide the furniture (i.e. a table and 2 chairs). Otherwise, I ask them to visit my home where I have a fully equipped room.
My Concerns and Question:
My main concern is usually my safety and client safety and having worked before in a health related setting, since there is the existence of superbugs (e.g. MRSA) in hospital areas, is it wise to do the treatments within a ward? Very rarely have I made nicks or injured someone unless they move about (e.g. withdrawal for a ciggy) but what I have been taught is that prevention is better than the cure.
"People staying in hospital are most at risk of becoming infected with MRSA because:
- they're surrounded by a large number of people, which means the bacteria can spread more easily
- they often have an entry point for the bacteria to get into their body, such as a surgical wound or urinary catheter
- they may have serious or complex health problems, which makes them more vulnerable to infection"
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
Joe
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