As the world faces multiple hurricanes, a typhoon, and an existing and deepening energy crisis in Europe, the need for energy resiliency and decarbonization have been front of mind for millions. We need reliable, renewable energy sources; ones that...
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The pandemic has given hand hygiene a whole new level of importance, especially in the workplace. Even though working from home has become more common, offices remain high-traffic areas where many people spend many hours per day. Almost all office...
What is monkeypox? How is it transmitted? How can you protect yourself? Cases of monkeypox have been occurring in Germany and many other countries since May 2022. Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox disease is mild in most people...
Dr. Andreas Glöckner has been employed by OPHARDT Hygiene as Medical Director since August 2017. Thanks to more than 25 years of experience as a specialist for Internal Medicine and as an infection and intensive care specialist he knows too well the...
Improving hand hygiene compliance poses major challenges. Researchers at the University Hospital in Geneva have investigated a new type of intervention: using different disinfectants at the same time. There are many different hand sanitizers on the...
Even before people step into shops or restaurants, cities offer incredible opportunities to relax and be engaged. Cycling through the streets, playing in public parks, or people watching on a grand boulevard—these are the pure joys of urban living...
Does empathy play a role in improved hand hygiene compliance? While we have often explored multi-modal approaches to improving hand hygiene in healthcare, a slowly growing body of research raises interesting questions. A problem that persistsThe...
A photovoltaic system was recently installed at our Ballymote, Ireland facility. This means that OPHARDT is now using green electricity with the help of solar panels at a total of three locations. OPHARDT Hygiene is a global company with locations...
OPHARDT Hygiene has recently passed the milestone of being awarded our 500th patent. This is a testament to our focus on research and innovation. Greatness, engineered “When my father started this company,” Heiner Ophardt, CEO, reflected recently...
Our pioneering smart monitoring system for healthcare is now also a robust solution for facility management. OHMS (OPHARDT Hygiene Monitoring Solution) is now Kanary. And we are changing more than just the name, but laying a foundation for the next...