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Biomedical

The Biomedical program performs safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs all 1,600 pieces of patient-related medical and dental equipment at the Maniilaq Health Center and in each of the ten village clinics. Biomedical also assists in acquiring and tracking medical equipment, provides training on proper use of equipment, and assists in the recall of hazardous equipment.

Dietary

Dietary provides consultation to patients in need of developing specialized diets that will promote health and medical treatment. The Nutrition department works closely several departments of the Maniilaq Association, including menu planning for the hospital cafeteria. Services are provided by a registered dietitian.

Environmental Services

Environmental technicians maintain the Maniilaq Health Center and all off-site facilities. In addition to the appearance of Maniilaq facilities, Environmental Services disinfects surfaces to adhere to Infection Control criteria for the protection of patients, visitors and staff against infection and disease.

Infection Control

Infection Control strives to prevent the spread of infections from health care workers to clients, from clients to health care workers, and from health care workers to their families. All Maniilaq Health Center employees are trained in infection control at the start of their employment, and in annual training updates thereafter. This program also ensures that all Maniilaq Association employees are up-to-date with immunizations to protect both employees and patients.

Nutrition Services

Under supervision of a dietician, Nutrition Services provides patients, staff, and visitors with three daily meals, as well as snacks and other nourishment to inpatients. Nutrition Services employs a five-week menu schedule to ensure a variety of choices and proper nutrition for patients and personnel. The staff dietician provides nutrition counseling to inpatients and outpatients as well.