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Infection control

R P Levin

    Dental Economics - Oral Hygiene
    |July 1, 1996
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Infection control and patient protection are essential and costly but can be marketed as a practice benefit. Shifting the perspective from overhead to a patient commitment demonstrates value and enhances practice reputation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Clinical Practice
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Sterility, infection control, and patient protection are critical components of healthcare.
    • These measures are often viewed as mandatory expenses rather than valuable practice assets.
    • Effective communication of these practices is essential for patient trust and retention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To reframe infection control and patient protection from a cost center to a marketing benefit.
    • To emphasize the importance of promoting these safety measures to patients.
    • To highlight how a commitment to patient protection can enhance a practice's reputation.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of current healthcare marketing strategies.
    • Review of traditional marketing principles applied to clinical settings.

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  • Discussion of shifting perspectives on overhead costs in healthcare.

    • Main Results:

    • Viewing patient protection as a marketing benefit can improve practice perception.
    • Proactive marketing of safety protocols demonstrates a commitment to patient well-being.
    • This approach can differentiate a practice and build patient loyalty.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare practices should actively market their infection control and patient protection measures.
    • Elevating patient safety from an expense to a core practice benefit is strategically advantageous.
    • This marketing approach reinforces patient trust and commitment to high-quality care.