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...
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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?
The ingo-man® delivers consistent dosage even after 1,000,000 hand disinfections, based on comprehensive testing by TÜV SÜD. For over 50 years, the ingo-man® euro dispenser has reliably supported doctors, nurses and medical staff in effective hand...
Healthcare workers want electronic feedback to improve hand hygiene in their workplaces, but they want this feedback to be tracked on a group level, not individually. These findings, recently published in the Journal of Hospital Infection, highlight...