Hand Hygiene

Proper and thorough hand hygiene, whether through the use of soap and water or use of hospital-grade, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, is the single most important practice supported by evidence to help eliminate cross-contamination and reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).

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Miami Children's Hospital Installs HyGreen Hand Hygiene System

Miami Children's Hospital (MCH) announces today that it has installed Xhale Innovations' (XI) HyGreen® Hand Hygiene System in the MCH oncology unit. This will be the nation's first installation of HyGreen in a children's hospital and the first in South Florida. To enhance ...More
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Survey Finds More Americans are Washing Hands More Thoroughly

Concerns about last year's H1N1 influenza virus have had an impact on Americans' handwashing habits, according to a national survey conducted by Bradley Corporation of Menomonee Falls, a manufacturer of bathroom and locker room furnishings, including sinks, faucets, hand ...More
2 days ago
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Not Drying Hands Thoroughly After Washing Could Aid Bacterial Transfer

Not drying your hands thoroughly after washing them could increase the spread of bacteria and rubbing your hands while using a conventional electric hand dryer could be a contributing factor. Frequently people give up drying their hands and wipe them on their clothes ...More
1 week ago
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Clean Hands Can Save Lives in Emergency Situations

With hurricane season in full force, it pays to emphasize good hand hygiene during natural disasters and other emergency situations. After an emergency, finding running water can be difficult; however, keeping hands clean helps people avoid getting sick. The Centers for ...More
2 weeks ago
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Georgia Pacific Professional Announces Hand Hygiene Campaign

In today's climate of flu and communicable disease scares, hygiene and wellness education is more imperative than ever. According to a 2009 study by the Soap and Detergent Association, 39 percent of people seldom wash their hands after coughing and sneezing. Because ...More
2 weeks ago
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Hand Sanitizer Use Could Cut Workplace Absenteeism

German researchers say that hand disinfection could be a viable way for individuals to remain healthy in the workplace outside of a healthcare setting. ...More
2 weeks ago
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Alcohol-Based Sanitizer: For Hands... and Stethoscopes?

Researchers from the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, say that the use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to clean hands as well as stethoscopes between patients could become an accepted bedside practice. They emphasize that ...More
3 weeks ago
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Mobile Phone is a Hygiene Risk, Study Says

Technology, from smart and mobile phones to laptops, could be spreading illnesses and potentially killer diseases because of poor hand hygiene, according to research released by the Co-operative Pharmacy, a pharmacy retail chain in the United Kingdom. The Co-operative ...More
3 weeks ago
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New Purell Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Leads in Performance, Sustainability

Purell® Green Certified Instant Hand Sanitizer exemplifies GOJO Industries' leadership in developing an effective alcohol hand sanitizer that contributes to customers' sustainability initiatives. Development was driven by performance and sustainability objectives realized ...More
3 weeks ago
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Kimberly-Clark Professional Boosts Manufacturing to Meet Increasing Demand for Hand Hygiene Products

Kimberly-Clark Professional has undertaken a series of improvements and investments in its San Antonio, Texas, facility to meet the growing global demand for its skin care products and other hygiene offerings. The upgrades have enabled the facility to increase production of ...More
4 weeks ago
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Proper and thorough hand hygiene, whether through the use of soap and water or use of hospital-grade, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, is the single most important practice supported by evidence to help eliminate cross-contamination and reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs).

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