Cross Infection Issue?

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Hi All,
Have been ridiculed lately by my colleagues for being too soft...
I remove my pts shoes for them while they are in the treatment chair and put them back on for them after the treatment.

Besides a nice service for my oldies, I have always seen this as stopping cross infection as they tread the same worn path as everyone else beforehand with bare feet.

Does anyone else think the same?

Cheers

Mahtay

 

Hi Matay2000

Well I don't quite go that far but I usually put the oldies socks, and sometimes shoes, on for them so they don't slip on the vinyl floor (after a bit of sorbolene).

I always wipe the floor with an isowipe after every patient leaves. Its not the best infection control procedure I could do but its a good look as far as cleanliness goes and a reflection on your practice altogether. I would hate to go to a podiatrist, take my shoes off and tread on sand, toenails and who knows what else on the two step journey to the chair.

I think you should carry on as you are. Good on you!

Rebecca

 

If you use treatment room, it also gets them out the door quicker.

 

I do not have that problem as I use 3 treatment rooms, so they can take all the time they like.

 

I maintain the "use it or lose it" philosophy and encourage as much activity/self-care as possible. If you are over 3.... you can try put it on yourself and if you struggle I will give you a long handled shoe horn and assist.

But whatever works for you!

 

I do very similar, not for all the youngun's but I put them straight on the treatment chair and their feet don't usually touch the floor during the footwear removal. Years ago I watched my granma struggle to put her footwear on. She never struggled again if I was around. Left me treating all the grandparents the same as I would treat my own?! Bit hard not to hit the floor when one is doing a weight bearing exam and watching gait. cheers hb

 

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