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...
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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...
When we reflect on many of the modern conveniences that much of the world enjoys, it is very likely that in one way or another, plastic is involved. Plastics are inexpensive, light-weight, and have a variety of applications, from bicycle helmets, to...
More than 120 hands-free ingo-slide waste bins are used on the trolleys of the renowned University Hospital. In about 80 per cent of cases, it is the hands that begin the chain of infection. This makes measures that effectively reduce the risk of...
MEDICA is the world's leading trade fair for the medical sector, and this year visitors can expect numerous innovations in the field of digitalization with the ingo-man® SmartNose.
New findings in the field of hand hygiene in medical facilities are increasingly focusing on the benefits of feedback and hand hygiene monitoring.