On 18, 19 and 20 June, members of the Hestia Health care team took an active part in one of the most significant events in geriatrics: the 65th Congress of the Sociedad Española de Geriatría y Gerontología (SEGG) and the 28th Congress of the Societat Catalana de Geriatria i Gerontologia (SCGiG), held simultaneously.
Hestia Health was represented by Silvia Durany, Clinical Lead; Carolina Taramón, Director of Nursing; and Luisa Carrasco, Deputy Director of Nursing. The three professionals participated by sharing experiences with colleagues in the sector, learning about new offerings from specialist suppliers and discussing projects and initiatives.
One highlight was the presentation of a research study developed at Hestia Palau Intermediate Care Hospital. This prospective study aims to assess the implementation of systematic screening to identify patients at high risk of colonisation with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
The research has taken a clearly multidisciplinary approach, involving all professional groups in the hospital’s care environment. This collaborative approach has enabled the study to be addressed from a comprehensive perspective, consistent with Hestia Health’s philosophy of holistic, patient-centred working.
We would like to thank Cepheid, as well as Francesc Güell and Filipa Aragao, for their support and guidance during the study and at the congress.
These days of exchange and learning strengthen Hestia Health’s commitment to continuously improving geriatric care through research, innovation and networking with other professionals in the sector.