Tag Archives: infection control
Why good old paper towels seem to be the most effective way to dry hands after washing
The paper towel is deemed to apply the finishing touch in the hand hygiene process [...]
Apr
WHO: why proper washing of bare hands affords better protection than rubber gloves
Containing the spread of COVID-19 with effective hand hygiene Regular hand washing is vital when [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
Hand washing facilities for visitors to hospitals “have never been more important”
Why hand washing campaigns need to be focused on visitors Effective hand hygiene has clearly become more [...]
Apr
Set up a “safe place” where you work with a portable handwashing station
Washing with soap and water is the key says professor Effective hand washing techniques are [...]
Mar
Video: it should take 20 seconds to wash your hands properly. Here’s why…
Containing the spread of coronavirus with effective hand hygiene The Department of Health and Social [...]
Mar
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 [...]
Mar
How portable hand wash units are becoming crucial during infection outbreaks – including coronavirus
Regular hand washing with soap and water “the most effective method” Coronavirus, now named Covid-19, [...]
Feb