by Carole Kamangu
November 7th, 2023
On October 3rd, 2023, our team at Dumontel Healthcare Consulting participated in a small community event for National Night Out to help foster a sense of community and safety in a neighborhood in Texas. Our involvement helped enforce the sense of camaraderie intended as the purpose of this event.
We believe that the essence of community service goes beyond our routine corporate responsibilities. It's about utilizing our professional skills and knowledge to educate and empower our communities. We show our dedication to social welfare by actively participating in volunteer initiatives.
Empowering Communities: Our Hands-On Approach to Community Well-being
One of our initiatives involved educating children and their parents on the proper usage of hand sanitizer, masks, and gloves. In the realm of infection prevention, where we're constantly fighting deadly germs, educating the public about using the right protective gear and practicing proper hand hygiene might sound repetitive. However, it plays a vital role in safeguarding our community members. Our team’s approach aimed at reminding the community of the importance of infection prevention. Beyond this, we engaged members of the community with other various interactive learning activities.
Learning Through Action: Engaging Children in Educational Play
Children were involved in playful, educational competition games. First, our team members attached various plastic and stuffed animal toys symbolizing microbes onto their clothing. Then we demonstrated how to use hand sanitizer properly, how to don and doff gloves and masks, teaching essential skills often overlooked by children. Next, the race was on – demonstrating a metaphor for the constant battle that our immune systems fight, and how we implement infection prevention practices to protect ourselves. These activities not only educated but also instilled a sense of personal responsibility.
Our team believes infection prevention is not just about the healthcare setting, but also empowering our communities to be healthy. Our engagement in these activities underscores the notion that professional expertise, coupled with a heartfelt commitment to giving back, has the power to create transformative change within communities.
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