Allowing medical students to act as covert observers of hand hygiene improves their awareness of the importance of hand hygiene, according to research published in the American Journal of Infection ...

A new hand hygiene training course has been developed by two nurses from Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust specifically for people with a learning disability. The highly ...

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Healthcare organizations have been promoting hand hygiene as a critical weapon against infections for decades, yet compliance rates have remained lower than desired. At the same time, some healthcare ...

Caring for hands tightened by spasticity after stroke, brain injury or other neurological conditions can be challenging for care staff. Opening and cleaning the hand, managing pressure areas, cutting ...

The majority of germs that cause serious infections in humans are transmitted by people’s actions. One of the effective means to prevent these infections is by practicing good hand hygiene. Several ...

Hospitals are getting tough on staff who do not wash their hands properly by imposing sanctions and penalties. Connolly Hospital in Dublin said it will withhold parking permits from staff who refuse ...

Observed every year on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day highlights one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to prevent infections proper hand hygiene. Led by the World Health Organisation, this global ...

Practicing good personal hygiene is important for both physical and mental well-being. Good hygiene practices can reduce the risk of infections and illnesses, and improve the overall quality of life.