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NFID Emphasizes Importance of Flu Etiquette

During flu season, when fever, aches, and chills hit, it is easy to forget one's manners. A recent survey of more than 1,000 Americans found that 64 percent of those who had influenza in the past three years admit to being "That Guy," who despite experiencing flu symptoms, ...More

4 weeks ago

Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions

Survey Reveals Office Cleanliness Habits

It’s challenging to stay healthy during the flu season, made even harder when sick coworkers spread millions of germs throughout the office. Using the company's @StaplesTweets Twitter handle, Staples conducted a recent series of surveys that revealed some interesting ...More

November 12, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene

Survey Finds Germs are Increasingly Joining the Workforce

A new study shows that many office workers feel compelled to be in the office when they’re sick while few take enough steps to keep their workspace clean. A recent survey by Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Staples, Inc., reveals that 65 percent of ...More

October 13, 2010

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene

A Full House Raises Risk of Hospital Deaths

Admission to a hospital when most of the beds are already full can be deadly for patients, according to a new University of Michigan Health System study showing high occupancy increases the risk of dying in the hospital by 5.6 percent. For the study, published in the March ...More

March 9, 2010

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Infection Preventionist Shares Infection Control Strategies

With cold and flu season upon us, it's more important than ever to employ good practices to control the spread of infections and avoid illness."We need to be proactive not only to keep ourselves healthy, but to avoid transmitting illness if we're sick," said Eileen Finerty, ...More

November 30, 2009

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene

Joint Commission Offers Infection Prevention Coloring Book

The Joint Commission is offering a coloring book called “Stay Well and Keep Others Well” to help children learn how to prevent infection. The brochure talks about handwashing, covering your nose when you sneeze, covering your mouth when you cough, staying home ...More

October 29, 2009

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Survey Finds Women Taking the Risk of Flu More Seriously Than Men

A new American Red Cross poll shows that while concerns about exposure to the H1N1 influenza virus remain high, women are more likely than men to make extra efforts to cover coughs and sneezes with tissue, wash their hands more carefully and use hand sanitizer more often. ...More

October 21, 2009

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Survey Finds Majority of Public Taking Steps Against H1N1 Flu Virus

A recent poll on the H1N1 flu conducted by the American Red Cross found that more Americans are taking or planning on taking extra measures to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissue (78 percent) or wash their hands more carefully (76 percent) to avoid getting the flu. ...More

August 28, 2009

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

Hygiene Habits Getting Worse, Study Says

American hygiene habits are going downhill and kitchen surfaces continue to harbor illness-causing bacteria that can threaten families, according to a new international study released today from the Hygiene Council, sponsored by LYSOL® brand products. Investigators ...More

July 15, 2009

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions

Polls Show Americans Concerned About Swine Flu, Taking Actions to Protect Themselves

One in three Americans is worried about the H1N1 influenza outbreak, but more than half of the people are paying extra attention to good hygiene and preparedness as a way of protecting themselves from the virus, according to a new poll by the American Red Cross.The survey ...More

May 7, 2009

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions

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