Peter Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR

Articles by Peter Graves, BSN, RN, CNOR

Dirty white towels on the floor used to clean up orange or red liquid. (Image credit AI by Adobe Stock)

In health care, every decision impacts safety. Yet many facilities still rely on woven towels and blankets to absorb blood and body fluid spills—a risky shortcut that undermines infection prevention, slows workflows, and puts staff at regulatory and safety risk. It’s time to replace outdated habits with engineered, evidence-based solutions designed for today’s high-stakes care environment.