Healthcare workers improved their hand-washing technique by using an automated hand hygiene training system in one study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. In the study, nearly ...

The course, and associated promotional materials, reviews key concepts of hand hygiene and other standard precautions to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Topics addressed include: What are ...

A group of healthcare societies has issued updated infection control guidance for nursing homes, marking the guideline’s first update in 17 years. The guidance was published Oct. 28 in Infection ...

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has announced its 10 th annual participation in the World Hand Hygiene Day activation with this year’s theme of “It’s Always Hand ...

A recent study shows 80% of healthcare professionals say they would like to improve their hand hygiene compliance. The survey covering more than 1,000 healthcare professionals in five different ...

PHILADELPHIA, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day will focus on the theme Seconds save lives – clean your hands! This ...

Medline Industries, through its web-based e-learning platform, Medline University, is now offering a free, three-part hand hygiene training program, according to a Medline news release. The program ...

Although most healthcare system leaders surveyed have a clear commitment to support hand hygiene, a new World Health Organization study indicates there is room for improvement. Approximately 80 ...

Though hospitals' performance on hand-hygiene practices has improved, 23 percent still fail to meet all 10 best practices the Leapfrog Group outlines in its latest quality and safety report, according ...