Posts Tagged ‘healthcare’
Better hand hygiene, reduce the spread of coronavirus
We are constantly being reminded of the role that hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of germs. But studies regularly show that many people – including those working in hygiene-critical industries – are still failing to wash their hands as often as they should. Why is this the case, and how can well-designed hand…
Read MoreWhy the lack of hand hygiene compliance?
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…
Read MoreSurgical hand washing
Every May 5 we celebrate World Handwashing Day to make everyone aware that this simple fact can save lives and protect our health. Hygiene in surgical care SAVES LIVES: wash your hands. The improvement of hand hygiene practices in surgical services is a priority. After 10 years of the WHO program “Clean care is safer…
Read MoreAutomated Handwashing Systems
The CDC has weighed in on automated handwashing systems: “Although technologically advanced automated handwashing devices and monitoring systems have been developed recently, only a minimal number of studies have been published that demonstrate that use of such devices results in enduring improvements in hand-hygiene adherence among HCWs. Further evaluation of automated handwashing facilities and monitoring…
Read MoreThe impact of hand hygiene on geriatric homes
Generally the health of the elderly is more vulnerable. An intestinal infection or a respiratory virus can lead to more complications and a longer recovery. 80% of all infections are transmitted through the hands. Washing your hands can prevent the transmission of respiratory viruses, influenza virus, enterovirus and respiratory syncytial virus, among others, as well…
Read More10 Reasons for us to participate in the WHO “Save Lives: Clean Your Hands” campaign
Keeping your hands clean at the right time saves your life. Maintaining hand hygiene in health care over the past few years has saved millions of lives. Hand hygiene is a quality indicator of a safe health care system. Health care issues such as health-care-related infections are often intangible but still occurring, and these issues…
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