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What would a hospital that consistently provided the best care for their patients and had a fulfilled staff look like?

All the necessary components for optimal care are present in the nation’s health care system, however, the execution to achieve maximum potential in all clinical locations is questionable.

An ideal acute care setting would first of all view the patient as an essential partner in the care environment. Instead of present care systems being planned around the providers they would involve the patient and family as integral to any decision made about treatment. (more...)

The Healthy Hospital Movement, or Practice Greenhealth movememnt, are emerging as the healthcare industries way to reduce emissions. The movements are being led by cutting edge designers and healthcare practitioners who seek to minimize the impact of hospitals on the environment.

As a recently new phenomenon, this movement reflects the current trend in the developed world to reduce the degradation of the earth, and to maintain and the environment rather than plunder it for human recreation and consumption. The current discourse on environmentalism and sustainable development has reached the ears of architects and designers looking to implement green initiatives in hospitals. The emphasis on energy efficiency, green cleaning, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is resulting in a healthier atmosphere for patients, and a better future for our world.

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Crocs. Is there anything more attractive than a vibrantly colored rubberized clog, complete with air vents and a nifty strap on the back for the utmost in support and comfort? Heck, you can even personalize these space-age monsters with little gems and doodads! Possibly the most heinous of fashion crimes, Crocs have accomplished making black socks and sandals an attractive alternative.

To those who wear them they are the epitome of comfort and style. To those who don't, they resemble the fashion downfall of society. Although the hideous appearance of Crocs goes uncontested, I came to understand the versatile nature of this unique footwear when a friend wore them for a 6-week trip to Ethiopia and the Middle East. Up hills, down ravines, climbing mountain paths, and walking through museums, they may have been out of place, but they were still up for the task.

Unfortunately for those who would happily see the destruction of every unsightly resin-produced croc, they became quite popular within the nursing community. The shoe provides comfort and easy cleaning, both attractive qualities for health care practitioners in hospitals.

Hospitals internationally have voiced concerns over their employee's choice of crocs as footwear. The holes in the most popular style of croc could potentially harbour infection. They are large enough to allow blood or bodily fluids to pass through the shoe, as well as sharp objects such as surgical tools or even syringes. Crocs are also thought capable of generating electrical charges that could potentially disrupt or damage medical equipment. The open heel designs in crocs are also thought to be safety issues.

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