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.
Hand gel “not sufficient” against norovirus – use soap and water
Handwashing focus at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust A norovirus outbreak was recently confirmed at the George [...]
Aug
“Most” hospital acquired infections can be prevented by hand washing
Focus on hand washing in Indian hospitals The call to action regarding the importance of [...]
Jul
Hand washing update for Greg Clarke MP, Dame Caroline Spelman MP and Andy Street
The benefits of mobile hand washing facilities demonstrated at TEAL The importance of hand washing [...]
May
Antibacterial soap has “disadvantages as well as being ineffective”
Why resistance to antibacterial ingredients leaves soap and water as the preferred choice Evidence is [...]
Apr
Hand wash with soap and water advises CDC
Important hygiene steps to avoid getting sick and spreading germs Hand washing must be effective to be [...]
Dec
Soap and water sees off antibacterial soap – permanently!
Antibacterial hand wash will “disappear from shelves within a year” The United States Food and [...]
Nov
1 in 4 pensioners have superbugs on hands after a hospital stay
Patient hand washing is crucial in care homes The importance of effective hand washing is again to [...]
Nov
New MediWash to be unveiled at FIS/HIS 2016
The ultimate in mobile hand washing for hospitals The new TEAL Hygienius MediWash will be available [...]
Oct