A nation-wide survey in Germany reveals a high level of hygiene awareness and hand hygiene compliance among ambulance service workers during COVID-19 pandemic. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is placing an enormous burden on healthcare systems...
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With the outbreak of COVID-19 and the accompanying global pandemic, the topic of hand hygiene has been the spotlight more than ever. With each new hand hygiene-related study, we get the chance to learn about real-world behaviours and the latest...
Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) place an economic burden on healthcare systems around the world. A study from the Journal of Hospital Infection has now looked at exactly how much HAIs cost the healthcare system in Scotland. An HAI or...
OPHARDT has been awarded the prestigious German Standards: Brand of the Century award. With this award, our brand has been recognized as a standard-bearer in our industry that stands as a synonym for the sanitizer dispensers product category...
The availability of hand sanitizer dispensers is a key factor in increasing hand hygiene compliance. Researchers have now investigated the state of dispenser provision in Swiss hospitals. Thorough hand hygiene with alcohol-based sanitizer is known...
The disinfection of disposable medical gloves is a topic that is being hotly debated and researched. We looked over recent studies to provide an overview of the debate. Wearing disposable medical gloves is an integral part of everyday hospital life...
As COVID-19 outbreaks continues to rage in the Global South, Indian researchers have discovered the most cost-effective measure against the virus.
Global statistics show that the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to abate. In Europe, the end of the third wave is in sight. As many of us are preparing for a summer of increased freedom, virologists are preparing for a fourth wave in autumn. This is...
The fully automated SafeGate® turnstile hygiene gate helps enforce health measures, keep people safe, all while providing automated entry. The PRAESIDIO® hand disinfectant dispenser is an important part of this innovative system. COVID-19 has put...
What do 57 research papers tell us about the current state of hand hygiene research in healthcare environments?