Category Archives: Care homes
How handwashing prevents microbial infection
Soap and water – and a sound technique – are vital The importance of basic [...]
Oct
Soap and water hand washing is the preferred method – but why 20 seconds?
Mathematical model reveals that it needs to be “vigorous” Using soap and water is the [...]
Sep
THIS is why you need to wash your hands “for at least 20 seconds”
Effective vigorous techniques take time, says report There has been a great deal of publicity [...]
Aug
Why soap and water hand washing will continue to be essential
Those “same old germs” will be back again… Effective soap and water hand washing has [...]
Jul
Can care homes adopt new measures with enhanced risk assessments called for post-lockdown?
Adding additional portable hand washing facilities suggested A recent Government announcement stated that care home [...]
Jun
FSIC warning: wash hands with soap and water – not gels
Norovirus can only be controlled with hand washing says Council Vomiting and diarrhoea are some [...]
May
‘SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands’ campaign adopted by UK home care company
Hand washing at the “point of care” is crucial says WHO Home care providers in [...]
May
World Hand Hygiene Day 2021
Seconds save lives – clean your hands! World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated every year on [...]
May