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Hand Hygiene

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November 15th 2013
With Cold Plasma, American Dryer Unveils Industry-Changing Hand Dryer Technology

November 15th 2013

Prevention is Key During Cold and Flu Season

November 15th 2013

Study Reveals Public's Knowledge Gaps About Illness-Causing Germs

November 6th 2013

CDC's Safe Healthcare Blog Emphasizes That Good Infection Prevention Habits Don't Just Happen

November 6th 2013

Researchers Evaluate Efficacy of Several Aggressive Chemistries for Reduction of C. diff Spores

Using Technology to Improve Hand Hygiene Compliance in a Pediatric Hospital

Hand hygiene compliance and the prevention of healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is a challenge in any healthcare setting. Pediatric hospitals have both unique issues and opportunities in the performance of hand hygiene. Many of the patients are unable to understand or comply with hand hygiene due to their age or physical condition.

Ethics, Accountability Must Drive Healthcare Workers' Handwashing Behavior

A recent headline in the May 28, 2013 issue of The New York Times read: HOSPITALS STRUGGLE TO GET WORKERS TO WASH THEIR HANDS. This is news? It is an age-old problem that no one wants to take on directly. It seems that personal responsibility has taken the last seat in the steerage compartment of the ship when it comes to patient safety and doing what it right.