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The Ergonomics of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Choosing PPE To Reduce Physical Strain

Wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in healthcare for any workers regularly exposed to radiation during procedures. However, a common concern is the weight of garments, such as lead aprons. Healthcare workers consistently wearing heavy aprons that hang from the shoulders can cause physical strain and discomfort. Therefore, it’s important to consider […]

Case Study

800 Bed Community Hospital – Indiana

800 Bed Community Hospital | Indiana | Standardization & Compliance A community hospital system in Indiana approached RadCare Services with three facilities and a unified goal: to align everyone under the same compliance program. Their lead garment program was scattered across sites with no standardized inspection process, no shared compliance documentation, and no single point […]

Case Study

Large Pediatric Hospital – Texas

Large Pediatric Hospital | Texas | Cleanliness A nurse manager at a large pediatric hospital in Texas knew their garments were gross. The harder problem was convincing everyone else, including the physicians who wore them every day around their patients. As part of a trial, she sent a few pieces to RadCare Services (RCS). ATP […]