Everyday life in many European prisons is often characterised by overcrowding, drug use and violence, often leading to a higher risk of communicable diseases. As a result of this increased risk, infection prevention is particularly important in...
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A multimodal approach to fighting a rising problem The rise of multi-resistant pathogens poses a massive challenge to modern medicine, but the solutions are already in front of our noses. Ominous European infection data published in the Lancet at...
OPHARDT RX dispenser systems selected for a renowned St. Petersburg hospital (Last update: August 14, 2020) The Almazov National Medical Research Centre in St. Petersburg is both one of Russia’s most important healthcare facilities and most...
Canadian plant adds solar power to manufacturing facility At OPHARDT hygiene, we are committed to being good environmental stewards and responsibly managing the environmental impact of our operations. As part of our ongoing efforts to expand our...
Ground breaking cross-border project studies how children can be motivated to wash hands thoroughly As children, we spend time learning, developing and internalizing many behaviours that are critical to our adult lives. Why shouldn’t this also be...
When dealing with hygiene in public washrooms, there are several components that combine to create a hygenic experience. We recently reviewed an article “Focus on hand drying – paper drying vs. hand dryer” to get a better...
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...
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...