Posts Tagged ‘prevention’
How to properly take preventive disinfection
During the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, preventive disinfection measures should be taken in places with dense crowds (such as conference rooms, hotels, supermarkets, etc.), or when the risk of virus transmission increases due to crowded activities. According to the conclusion of experts, preventive disinfection measures should be taken in the…
Read MoreCan we travel during summer vacation?
It is the summer vacation. If citizens want to travel, they should first avoid middle-high-risk areas. In addition, they need to continue to maintain good personal habits, such as wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and keeping distance in crowded crowds, but if it is a high-risk group-patients with chronic diseases , Elderly people, etc., and…
Read MoreHow to hold the Tokyo Olympic Games under the epidemic
According to the Spanish “Marca” website reported on July 9th, the Tokyo Olympics will be recorded in history as the Olympics held during the pandemic. Despite the one-year postponement, Japan still hopes to maintain the name of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. According to the report, this is the second time Tokyo has hosted the Olympic…
Read MorePrevention is better than cure
It is estimated that more than 50 to 70 percent of all healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are spread through contaminated hands. It is time to focus on the other 30 to 50 percent, a part of which might be linked to environmental transmission. After all, “hands are really just another highly mobile surface in healthcare…
Read MoreIndustrial hygiene
Industrial hygiene consists of prevention, identification and action on risks in work spaces. Professional spaces often present multiple risks for workers and, on other occasions, affect their well-being without our realizing it. This factor can become a problem since, as we highlighted in our Barometer on health in work environments, the well-being of workers directly…
Read More2019 new coronavirus
The new coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) was discovered in 2019 due to Wuhan virus pneumonia cases, and was named by the World Health Organization on January 12, 2020. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause colds and more serious diseases such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute…
Read MoreHand hygiene at the right time saves lives and is an indicator of the quality and biosecurity of health services
Mexico City, May 8, 2017 – Hands are the most powerful tools of health professionals. With them we feel our patients, identify their ailments and with them we provide support and hope. However, our hands can also be a source of danger for our patients because they are the main route of infection transmission. This…
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 More2019 Global Hand Washing Day
Since 2008, World Handwashing Day is celebrated annually every October 15. 2008 was also designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Year of Sanitation. Since then, World Handwashing Day aims to extend the best hygiene practices to the entire planet. The practice of washing your hands is common in most parts of…
Read MoreThe Central Military Hospital celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day
Within the framework of World Hand Hygiene Day, the Central Military Hospital celebrated this date with the Entity’s visitors and collaborators, practicing the correct way to disinfect their hands. Bogotá D.C., May 5, 2019. – Within the framework of World Hand Hygiene Day, the Central Military Hospital committed to biosecurity sensitized the medical, administrative and…
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