The private specialist clinic for psychiatry, psychotherapy and psychosomatic medicine promotes hand hygiene in its entrance areas with prominently displayed Hi-Vis-coloured disinfectant dispensers. Hand hygiene is regarded as a key measure to...
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The WHO has declared the novel coronavirus a global health emergency. Update (Original Publication date Jan. 28, Updated Feb. 12): WHO Chief Adhanom Ghebreyesus has declared the coronavirus a global health emergency. He said the decision was reached...
The academic teaching hospital of the University of Bonn relies on the ingo-man® plus dispenser system for effective infection protection. It is widely accepted that hand hygiene – practiced at the right times and in the right way – is the simplest...
A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that global estimates on the prevalence of sepsis incidence and mortality are much higher than previously thought. A research team led by Dr. Kristina E. Rudd from the University of Pittsburgh has...
The Robert Koch Institute has carried out a scientific study to investigate the frequency of hospital-acquired infections in Germany and their consequences. Nosocomial infections are one of the most common complications that arise during treatment...
The pump designed for the highest hygiene standards and flexibility has received the “Made for Recycling” seal of approval by Interseroh The DHP disposable pumps stand for manufacturer independence, the highest standard of hygiene, and...
This year, we published our third annual sustainability report, focusing on our company’s social and environmental impact within the 2018 calendar year. Within the report, you can find out more about our company – who we are and what drives...
An international project involving OPHARDT Hygiene, concerning infection awareness for young and old, came to an end on Nov. 26. The closing event in Muenster Germany of the health-i-care and EurHealth-1Health projects showed interesting initial...
Doing our part to conserve biodiversity At OPHARDT Hygiene, we are working to become better environmental stewards and are taking a keen eye toward biodiversity. At our Issum location in the Niederrhein of Germany this year, we’ve made the decision...
Hospital-acquired infections will remain a challenge for healthcare systems, and healthcare dispensers must be ready to tackle these challenges. Hand hygiene is the most critical component of preventing infections, and a core component of hand...