Regular House Chores That Help Keep Seniors Safe
Owner, Deep Mukherjee explained how BrightStar Care of North Bucks national standards go beyond state requirements for home health care companies. "At BrightStar Care, we go to great lengths to adhere to the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals for infection prevention, which includes thorough hand washing processes," Mukherjee shared. Some of the safe cleaning guidelines we suggest to help seniors include good cleaning practices.
Here are some examples:
- Wash bath towel after every three uses
- Wash bedsheets once a week
- Mattress and pillow allergy barriers
- Sanitizes kitchen sponge after every use
- Let toothbrush air dry in a cabinet
- Wipe down your cell phone every day
Here are good things for Seniors to have at home to help clean up and keep safe:
- Hand sanitizer and wipes
- Hand soap
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning wipes
- Disinfectant spray and cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
- Trash Bags
When cleaning up, make sure to wear gloves and wash your hands to prevent germs from spreading.
FOR COVID-19 prevention tips click here: https://www.brightstarcare.com/north-bucks/blog/client-safety-covid-19-pandemic
BrightStar Care safety standards and practices have received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission. The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care and has rigorous standards that go above and beyond state requirements. This accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting superior performance standards and puts our North Bucks Team within the elite group of less than 10% of in-home health care agencies that have received this accreditation.
If you or your loved one struggles to keep up with home cleanliness, please call us. Our caregivers provide help around the home, including 24/7 to hourly Home Health Care. Our team helps with laundry, errands, and light housework, including companionship, personal care, skilled nursing, and transportation. We proudly serve Doylestown, Newtown, Milford Square, Dublin, Quakertown, Chalfont, Warminster, and Coopersburg areas.
For more information on how BrightStar Care supports seniors and families, and to learn more about our local team of caregivers, skilled healthcare professionals, and home health care support for North Bucks families and businesses CLICK HERE.