The hazards of communal razors

Article Abstract:

The dangers of cross-contamination associated with the sharing of electric razors on hospital wards has been demonstrated by a study of data from 20 wards, accompanied by microbiological sampling in eight wards. A communal electric razor was used for facial shaving in 17 of the wards studied. Although 16 of these wards performed some form of razor cleaning procedure, three of the five wards shown to have contaminated razors had cleaned the razor correctly after use. Since razors can become contaminated with blood from patients carrying the hepatitis B or HIV viruses, they should not be shared.

Health aspects, Risk factors, Cross infection, Electric shavers

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A smooth path home

Article Abstract:

North Devon health services, England have introduced a multi-disciplinary liaison group to facilitate patient transition from hospital to community. The core group arranges care assessment by the most appropriate professional and coordinates multi-agency care. The group has encouraged increased awareness of social and health services and has successfully integrated multi-disciplinary care.

Management, Community health services

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