Keep your hands clean & our residents healthy! Hands can heal, comfort, protect, defend…and pass on germs. Hand washing is the single most effective means of preventing the spread of illness. Did you know? 80% of all infectious diseases are transmitted by touch Doubling your hand washing time can lead to a 10x reduction in…
Although often confused with the common cold, influenza is more severe and poses a greater health concern. Every year, an estimated 17 million to 50 million cases of influenza are reported nationwide — many of which occur in otherwise healthy people. Similar to the common cold, the flu can produce respiratory symptoms, such as runny…
Today, long term care facilities are challenged with the growing curve in antibiotic resistant bacteria and the increasing prevalence of viral illnesses in this otherwise immune-compromised population. St. Joseph’s Villa supports advanced care in relation to Infection Control, while meeting the needs of our seniors. Our annual influenza vaccination campaign takes place in late October…
