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Because a care home is responsible for the well being of those who are elderly and vulnerable, then it is important that you have the essentials to care for them properly.

What Are The Care Home Essentials?

In terms of care home essentials, there are a lot of products that can be considered vital; however different types of care need more specialist equipment and supplies. Some of the universal care home essentials include:

-          Incontinence Products – incontinence is an issue that affects a large amount of people, especially as they get older. Therefore ensuring that you have preparations to help ease any issues that are associated with urinary incontinence in place, is a great idea for the dignity of your patients and the benefit of your staff.

-          Gloves – having a range of disposable gloves to hand is possibly one of the most vital care home essentials. Disposable medical grade gloves are important for patient handling and other important tasks; in order to prevent the spread of infection to patients and staff.

-          Disposable Protective Clothing – some homes may require things such as aprons, oversleeves and overshoes more than others, however it is prudent to have them on the premises in order to be prepared for any eventualities.

-          Patient Handling Equipment – one of the issues that carers face as patients age, is the difficulty of moving them. Having the right patient handling equipment in stock such as hoists and slings are important in order to keep patients comfortable when moving them from a to b; as well as protecting the safety of the user.

-          Secure Drug Cabinets – having a secure method of storing drugs and medicines is one of the most important care home essentials, so as to avoid them being stolen and sold on, and to prevent patients from getting hold of controlled substances and causing harm to themselves.

This is just a basic look at some of the things that you might need in order to ensure that your staff and patients have the care home essentials that they need. These are things that will have an important and versatile role to play within a care home environment.

The Importance Of  A First Aid Kit

When it comes to ensuring the well being of staff in a workplace environment, children in a school or the safety of your family at home; then a first aid kit is an important investment. A first aid kit provides you with the basic equipment to deal with minor injuries. A first aid kit is the first line of treatment.

What Should A First Aid Kit Contain?

A first aid kit is designed to help provide quick and effective relief from pain and injuries, therefore it is important to have the right equipment to hand to deal with a range of situations,. First aid kits can either be purchased ready made, or you can create your own using individual items. Some of the core components should include:

-          Plasters – plasters are an important item for a first aid kit, as they help to stem the flow of any blood loss, as well as keeping wounds dry clean and infection free. Plasters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as being available in a strip where you can cut your own to suit the purpose.

-          Bandages – bandages are another essential part of the first aid kit, as they can alleviate a range of purposes, such as supporting a limb or body part, or combining with a splint to add support. Applying pressure using a bandage can help stem the flow of blood during a serious injury.

-          Gloves – having medical quality gloves is important, in order to protect yourself and the person that you are administering care to. Gloves can come in a range of options, depending on your requirements, for instance some people are allergic to latex, or some people prefer powdered gloves.

-          Eye Dressing – eye dressings are an important part of the first aid kit as eyes need to be cared for quickly and carefully due to their delicate nature. Appropriately dressing the eye before getting to medical attention is the most important thing to prioritise.

-          Burn Relief Dressing – for those working in areas such as kitchens or other forms of catering, then burns are a potentially big risk, therefore for burns that are manageable then it is important to have burn relief.

Choosing The Right First Aid Kit