Antiseptic handwashing. Washing hands with soap and water, or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent. Antiseptic handrubbing (or handrubbing). Applying an antiseptic handrub to reduce or inhibit the growth of microorganisms without the need for an exogenous source of water and requiring no rinsing or drying with towels or other devices. Hand antisepsis/decontamination/degerming. Reducing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms by…

Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of microbes on them in most situations. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.  When using hand sanitizer, apply the product to the palm of one hand (read the label…

Washing hands is a basic hygiene skill for kids. The earlier a child learns to properly wash his hands, the greater defense he has against germs that may cause illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend washing hands with soap and warm water, scrubbing for about 20 seconds. An alcohol-based hand cleaner is…

With over 54,000 independent building service contractors (BSCs) in the United States who clean and maintain commercial, industrial and institutional facilities, contract cleaners make up the largest end users of janitorial and housekeeping products. In an effort to keep building cleanliness top priority, BSCs often seek out opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction within the entire…

Daily prevention 1. To strengthen physical exercise, pay attention to nutritional supplements, to ensure adequate sleep and rest, to enhance the resistance. 2. As far as possible to reduce unnecessary contact with the poultry, especially with the disease, dead poultry contact. Wash your hands away from poultry discharge, contact with birds or poultry manure, pay…

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Researchers from the University of New Mexico and the New Mexico Health Department conducted a cross-sectional study of 15 geographically-dispersed outpatient facilities in which medical students assessed infection prevention policies and practices during the summer of 2014. Medical student interviews with outpatient facility staff indicated that 93% of recommended policies were in place across the…

Cleaning is not sanitizing. Sanitizing is not disinfecting. Although the terms are often used synonymously, there is a significant difference among the three. • Cleaning removes a soil from a substrate. Thus, he says, a cleaner will mix with soil allowing it to be removed. • Sanitizing is to have a substrate deemed hygienic (from…

World Hand Hygiene Day, marked globally on May 5, highlights the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare. The slogan of this year’s campaign is “Fight antibiotic resistance … it’s in your hands,” illustrating the important relationship between good infection prevention and control practices like washing your hands and preventing antibiotic resistance. World Hand Hygiene Day…

The custodial team is an important part of the success of these programs. Here are a few ideas on how custodial executives can lead their department to become part of school-wide efforts to encourage hand washing: Promote Easy Access to Clean Hands: Full dispensers of soap, the availability of warm water, and adequate dryers or…