A Dutch School board has decided to renew its commitment to OPHARDT hygiene dispensers, by installing more than 1,000 new dispensers across its school board. The ZAAM Foundation is the competent authority for 23 interdenominational secondary schools...
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OPHARDT Hygiene Monitoring System® part of a comprehensive study. Antibiotic resistance is an increasing global concern and as a result hand hygiene plays an important role for patient protection within medical facilities. However, numerous studies...
German Clinic implements touchless PRAESIDIO disinfectant dispensers with eye-catching graphics “Hand Disinfection Mandatory!” reads a prominent blue sign situated before the entrance of a hospital ward at the Herz-Jesu-Krankenhaus in Münster...
Hygienic waste disposal made easy Our hands are a primary carrier of bacteria, responsible for an estimated 80% of transmitted infections. Microorganisms that are passed from person to person can have serious consequences, particularly in hospitals...
In recent years, foam soaps have dramatically risen in popularity in North America and are now gaining traction in the European market. So what’s behind this trend? There are several advantages that foam soap holds over traditional liquid soap for...
German dental practice use the multifunctional untouchable™ faucet Hand hygiene is the most basic prerequisite for providing safe patient care. In medical facilities, pathogens quickly pass from the staff to the patient and, often leading to...
The OPHARDT hygiene team is proud to announce the nomination of the untouchable for Tomorrow’s Cleaning Awards 2019. Our gesture-controlled, multifunctional faucet – which combines water, soap and disinfectant – has once again been...
Washing your hands after using the washroom is an essential part of daily hand hygiene. However, washing alone is not enough. Hands should be carefully dried after cleaning as studies show that wet hands can carry a considerable amount of germs. 10...
Efficiency and Innovation in Hand Hygiene The importance of hand hygiene cannot be understated, especially when working in hygiene sensitive environments. Health care environments require vigorous protection against germs and infection, but so...
Hidden costs complicate decision making. Good hand hygiene practices are undisputedly the most important measure for infection prevention. By implementing multimodal interventions, medical institutions continue to work toward raising hand hygiene...