Category Archives: Care homes

Norovirus alerts around the UK – why you should wash with soap and water

Infection control centres around effective hand hygiene The warning that “Only hand-washing will prevent spread [...]

Why hand washing is essential after every bathroom break

World Toilet Day 2018 campaign emphasis Effective hand washing measures – with soap and water [...]

Hand washing: many care home infections are preventable

HCAI public health threat identified in Scotland A study by Health Protection Scotland has identified a [...]

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 [...]

Care homes – hand hygiene is crucial for infection spread reduction

Staff should be trained in the use of soap and water say Department of health [...]