Category Archives: Care homes
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
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
Hand washing the key for E. coli control – particularly in care homes
Soap and water vital in the battle against antibiotic resistance The spread of a “key [...]
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
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 [...]
Dec
Why hand washing is essential after every bathroom break
World Toilet Day 2018 campaign emphasis Effective hand washing measures – with soap and water [...]
Nov
Hand washing: many care home infections are preventable
HCAI public health threat identified in Scotland A study by Health Protection Scotland has identified a [...]
Apr
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