Category Archives: Medical and healthcare
Portable hand wash stations and mobile sinks and basins can provide effective hand washing where it’s required – at the point of need! A key element in the fight against norovirus and C-Diff.
Norovirus – stay at home and wash hands with soap and water guidance
“Alcohol hand gels don’t kill norovirus” There has been a further recent surge of the [...]
Jan
The “urgent threat” that makes hand washing essential in care homes
C. auris “thrives” in hospitals and lingers on surfaces in patient’s rooms It’s now around [...]
Jan
Hospital visitors urged to “wash with soap and water” before entering clinical areas
A key strategy in infection prevention Help from the public is being sought in Lynn [...]
Dec
Why soap and water washing is essential for UK practices faced with norovirus outbreaks
The “stealthy virus that turns the body into a temporary zombie explosion” Norovirus – often [...]
Nov
South Wales hospitals take decisive action as norovirus strikes: hand washing advice issued
Wash hands with soap and water advises Health Board Infection prevention protocols have been put [...]
Oct
Flu in care homes: hand washing with soap and water is essential for everyone
Deadly flu virus kills nursing home residents An Ayr care home was closed to further [...]
Oct
Handwashing a focus for British athletes – wherever they’re training
Hand hygiene emphasis “in the hunt for marginal gains” British athletes will soon be instructed in [...]
Oct
Concerns expressed about inadequate hand hygiene amongst caregivers
Research reveals people not using adequate hand washing techniques Despite apparent increased awareness of the [...]
Oct