Category Archives: Care homes
Hand washing warning to care homes as norovirus cases reach ten year high
Highly infectious illness affecting many over 65 year olds Outbreaks of norovirus have reached “the [...]
Mar
Call for renewed hand washing focus in long term care facilities
The challenges of improving hand hygiene practices in care homes The challenges faced by care [...]
Dec
“Clean hands save lives” says CDC in handwashing reminder
Its one of the best ways to help prevent illness It’s vital that everyone should [...]
Oct
Global Handwashing Day 2022 – 15 October
The importance of effective soap and water hand washing October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, [...]
Oct
Mobile handwash stations to try out at the Care Show 2022
Featuring mobile hand washing units for care home staff and visitors Try them out for yourself [...]
Oct
Care workers: wash hands with soap and running water says new Government guidance
Why hand gels are not suitable under many circumstances Understanding how and why infection is [...]
Apr
UKHSA advocate soap and water handwashing as norovirus spreads in care homes
Reminder that “alcohol hand gels don’t kill norovirus” “Norovirus outbreaks in care homes have risen [...]
Mar