New Delhi, April 29 -- The recent advisory, issued by the Central Government, recommends that healthcare workers in ICUs refrain from using cell phones and all types of jewellery below the elbow while on duty. This may seem like a trivial matter, but it has significant implications when it comes to infection control and patient safety.
The primary reason behind this advisory is to minimise the risk of cross-contamination in the ICU. In a high-stress environment like an ICU, healthcare workers are constantly in close contact with critically ill patients who may have weak immune systems. As a result, they are at high risk of catching infections and spreading them further.
According to the TOI report, the Director General of Health Services ...