Each year more than 1.7 million patients in the United States acquire infections while in healthcare facilities. Refreshing basic steps for hand hygiene is crucial for the survival of the healthcare ...

Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing the spread of infections, including respiratory illnesses and drug-resistant superbugs, especially in healthcare settings. Proper handwashing techniques, using ...

H3N2 influenza cases are rising globally. A US cardiologist explains why vaccination remains crucial and shares simple ...

Nancy Burden, director of ambulatory surgery for BayCare Health System, describes how her ASC has worked to improve hand hygiene.Proper hand hygiene is an essential component of safe care. It has ...

As the world approaches World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that hand hygiene is not just a luxury but a fundamental element of safe and effective ...

Elevate your well-being during National Handwashing Awareness Week. Know the history, facts, and effective techniques for a healthier, cleaner you. National Handwashing Awareness Week is celebrated ...

Importance of washing hands: Since childhood, people are taught to wash their hands and maintain some amount of hygiene, for it can keep infections and illnesses away. The habit of handwashing has ...

For hand wash, Use antiseptic soaps, preferably liquid (since soap bars suffer the risk of contamination), should be used, containing 4 percent chlorhexidine (Image: Canva) Covid-19 has, in the most ...

World Hand Hygiene Day serves as a timely reminder that something as simple as handwashing can be an effective defence against infections—not just during pandemics, but also during seasonal health ...

Healthcare workers can follow all of the World Health Organization’s recommended hand hygiene steps for using alcohol-based hand rub, but still make mistakes and miss some areas of their hands, ...

Correct hand hygiene, performed at the right time and using appropriate technique, is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections. This article discusses current evidence on the ...