The use of cellulose and tablecloths for use, as well as an adequate replacement of the scourers help to improve the hygiene of the work canteen. The work canteen is the place where we disconnect (even for a short time) from our work routine and connect with colleagues. It could be said that the work…
Cleaning and disinfection in hotels conditions their reputation and customer experience for better or worse. Hotels and resorts are cleaned daily, and that does not mean cleaning is less meticulous. These establishments are required to pass health checks to ensure that the best conditions are offered. In addition, they have the most critical supervisors: customers.…
It’s no secret that good hand washing plays a critical role in infection prevention and thus the spread of illness; hands are the main pathways of germ transmission according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In hygiene-critical areas and environments such as healthcare and the food industry, the spread of infection can have serious repercussions; a good…
Hygiene in beauty centers helps to offer a better image of the business and to guarantee the well-being of clients and professionals. The workers of beauty and beauty centers are constantly exposed to microorganisms that cause some infections. It is the case of fungi, bacteria or other parasites that inhabit the skin. The problem is…
While handwashing compliance among healthcare workers (HCWs) and allied staff remains notoriously low in numerous hospitals, perhaps it’s time to realize that their behavior as “civilians” when not on the job may have a lot to do with it. Recent surveys indicate that an alarming number of people don’t wash their hands after using a…
Before Travel Tips Learn about health concerns at your destination Even if you’re familiar with your destination, new and important health concerns could make or break your trip. Once you are in the know, make an appointment with a travel medicine specialist or your health care provider at least a month before your trip to get vaccines, medications, and…
Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of infection prevention and control (IPC). When timely and optimally performed, it reduces healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), antimicrobial resistance, health costs, and saves lives. Poor compliance with hand Hygiene practices remains both a problem and a challenge for IPC practitioners all over the world. The under-5 mortality rate in Uganda is…
In some industries it is still customary to dose hand soap directly from the canister or container. However, this action converts soap into a source of cross contamination, which, in turn, can lead to unexpected cost overruns due to work losses or production problems. In this article we will talk about the Doctorclean® industrial dispenser,…
Hygiene in the food industry is transversal to many aspects: from the personal hygiene of workers, through the storage of food to the detection of biofilms, among other things. Hygiene in environments that work with food is directly related to people’s health. The recent appearance of an outbreak of Listeria is a very illustrative example…
Hygiene in health centers is a basic weapon to prevent nosocomial infections and ranges from patient hygiene to waste treatment. The main fear in socio-health centers, nursing homes or nursing homes are nosocomial infections. And although it is impossible to eradicate them, several studies show that hygiene helps reduce them considerably. Next, we will review…