However, the stress of the job is a major concern for many NHS keyworkers. Actions such as hygienic, comfortable, and reliable bathing can make a real difference in managing chronic stress and improving both productivity and quality of life. Here’s the evidence why, and how Advanced Showers can help.
Well-Deserved Luxury
There are 37.5 official hours in the nursing week. However, being asked to work 48 hours a week is commonplace in some busy hospitals, and 60 hour-per-week shifts are widely reported. This is a vast workload, where physical contact with bacteria is routine. As such, it is no surprise that one of the major requests for NHS accommodation is decent washrooms. A little luxury to lift the spirits while cleansing the body.
Shower pods, with their guaranteed cleanliness and thoughtful design, are one of the best ways of offering tired employees a well-deserved, luxurious relax at the end of a long day.
Negative Impacts Of Stress
Stress is one of the most widely reported results of frontline working. Unfortunately, stress has been statistically linked to a vast array of outcomes. Some of these, such as turnovers of as much as 20%, affect the workplace. High turnover can disrupt rhythms, affect morale, and lead to increased human errors. Other outcomes are personal, and relate to physical health. For instance, stress is linked to cardiovascular disease, an increased risk of stroke, an increased risk of cancers, and poor health in general. This in turn translates to increased sick-leave, negatively impacting the workplace.
Thankfully, basic steps such as having a relaxing shower at the end of the day have been statistically proven to relieve stress. Shower pods, with their ease of installation and anxiety-free leak-proof design, can offer this.
Hassle-Free Solutions
At the end of a busy day, nobody wants to be donning the Marigolds to scrub down a shower. Under the Health and Social Care Act 2022, NHS workers are trained to understand that cleanliness is paramount. However, many showers are poorly designed, and require hours of cleaning to pass a basic health and safety test. In the worst-case scenario, some showers require professional cleaning with water jets to ensure hygiene.
The architecture of the shower pod is designed for easy cleaning. A simple wipe-down with a sponge and soap are enough to guarantee that any residue is removed, and there are no complicated crevasses where bacteria can become trapped.
Mental Well-Being And Efficiency
The effects of mental well-being and workplace efficiency are well documented. When people are relaxed and happy, they are likely to have better sleep, a known contributor to workplace productivity. Good mental health is accompanied by increased concentration, fewer errors, and positive social interactions.
Having a good, clean, safe shower is statistically proven to improve mental well-being, and is even recommended by the NHS!
Next Steps
At Advanced Showers, we have extensive experience of the sensitive installation of custom shower pods in NHS keyworker accommodation. For more information, please get in touch with the team at Advanced Showers today by clicking here.
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