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WHO shares largest study of hand hygiene in healthcare

Scientists working with the World Health Organization (WHO) have undertaken the largest-scale study of the worldwide state of infection prevention in clinics and hospitals. In a unprecedent, cross-national survey, the WHO sought to understand the...

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Hand hygiene stations recommended in public areas by WHO

All public buildings, including schools, healthcare facilities, and offices should have hand hygiene stations placed at their entrances, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). With many European nations considering the easing of...

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Healthcare dispenser regulations around the world

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...

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Dispensers at point-of-care in German hospitals: Status Quo

Non-intensive care units show a gap in patient-side dispenser systems. In medical facilities, the immediate opportunity for hygienic hand disinfection at the point of care is a vital prerequisite for high compliance. There is increased need for...