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Our Sustainability Efforts in Disposable Infection Control Products
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable products and services across various industries. The medical industry is no exception, as healthcare providers increasingly recognize the importance of environmental sustainability in their operations. One particular area of concern is medical disposable gowns and surgical drapes, which are often single-use items that contribute to the generation of medical waste. Fortunately, there is a solution in the form of sustainable certified (ISO 14001) medical disposable gowns and surgical drapes. ISO 14001 is a globally recognized standard for environmental management systems that helps organizations reduce their environmental impact. By obtaining...
Environmental Management System and ISO 14001 Certification in Medical Industry
At Proteq Medical, sustainability is a core value that guides all of our operations. We are deeply committed to reducing our carbon footprint and strive to use environmentally-friendly and sustainable-certified materials in all aspects of our production processes. We take pride in sourcing our raw materials from suppliers who are ISO 14001 certified, which ensures that they follow strict environmental standards and practices. By using sustainable materials, we not only reduce our environmental footprint, but we also ensure that our products are safe and of the highest quality. How Does ISO 14001 Work? ISO 14001 certification is an internationally recognized standard...
Celebrating Nursing Week Around The World With A Big Bang
Nursing Week is a special time of year when healthcare professionals are celebrated for their dedication and hard work. Nurses play a critical role in the healthcare system, providing care and comfort to patients in hospitals, clinics, and other medical settings. The History of Nursing Week Nursing Week is celebrated annually in May and typically runs from May 6th to May 12th. This year the National Nursing week is May 8-14. The theme for 2023 is Our Nurses. Our Future. The week-long celebration was first established in 1954 by the International Council of Nurses to coincide with the birthday of...
Recharging your batteries as a nurse
Last three years have been such extraordinary times for all front line workers, especially the nurses. Exacerbated by the pandemic, nurses had to (and still do) work back-to-back assignments for the past three years with barely a moment to catch their breath. They are our super heroes and we appreciate very deeply how they always put their community ahead of their own needs. Even when you love your job and completely committed to giving your 150% to serving the patients, self-care often takes a backseat. We totally understand and respect that you put yourself at the bottom of your priority list and resist to...
Strategies for managing stress during nursing school
Congratulations you chose nursing as your field of study. There is so much demand for nurses across Canada and there will be no shortage of jobs when you graduate. However graduating nursing school is not walk in the park. Bachelor in Nursing in Canada is typically a 4-year program and you graduate as a Registered Nurse (RN). The program prepares the RN to give direct care and to take on the role of coordinating care for individuals, families, groups, communities and populations in a variety of health care setting and with a variety of health professionals. Clinical instruction prepares the RN to take a...