Tag Archives: care homes

Hand washing with soap and water “to best protect yourself from catching coronavirus”

Effective hand hygiene is vital – however the virus is spread Coughing, talking, sneezing or [...]

Reinforce hand hygiene measures in long term care facilities advises CDC

“Keep COVID-19 from entering your facility” As coronavirus cases continue to spread across the globe, [...]

Care homes – hand washing is the “single most important activity” for infection prevention

Why mobile hand wash units should be an integral part of any infection control policy [...]

The importance of mobile hand wash units to care homes

Care homes must have an outbreak plan ready Residents have much in common in a [...]

Hand washing is essential says guidance as care home takes action against norovirus

Proactive deep clean by a Portstewart care home A care home based in Northern Ireland [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]