Even though the pandemic has highlighted the importance of good hand hygiene, we have long been partnering with people to equip them with hand hygiene solutions for different industries and applications. The forward-thinking team at the tax law firm...
Tag - Infection prevention
Since 2016, OPHARDT Hygiene has been organizing an annual networking event, called the BRAIN-Forum. During this event, partners, customers, and industry experts are invited to our company headquarters in Issum, Germany, to exchange ideas on the...
Healthcare systems are preparing themselves for an emergency as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will overlap with the impending wave of seasonal influenza infections. Compliance with well-known infection prevention measures will determine how critical...
Hand disinfection is considered the most important tool for infection prevention in hospitals and clinics. Awareness of the benefits of hand hygiene in public spaces is also on the rise due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). We spoke with Prof. Dr...
It’s summer, it’s warm! Nothing seems to be further away than the annoying cold season endured over the autumn and winter. Yet the waiting rooms of pediatricians’ offices are still full. Why are the offices still full in the summer, and...
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...
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...
Recyclable pumps for dispensers improve hygiene standards in high-risk areas of hospitals. The regular reprocessing (cleaning) of soap and hand disinfectant dispensers plays an integral part of hygiene management in every medical facility. The...
It’s winter, it’s raining, and It‘s cold. This creates a paradise for all cold viruses and the annual flu wave rushes through every office, causing coughs and sniffs everywhere. As a result, many colleagues are absent from work due...
Millions of people use the subway every day to commute to work, or use it for private purposes. One thing can hardly ever be avoided: Contact with surfaces or objects. Whether it’s holding on to the handle while driving, or pulling the ticket...