Norovirus – The Cruise Ship Revenge Bug?

Norovirus – The Cruise Ship Revenge Bug?

By now it has become clear that Norovirus is back and in full force on cruise ships. Based on the latest CDC data by...
Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer and Handwashing Do Not Kill Norovirus

Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer and Handwashing Do Not Kill Norovirus

What Healthcare, Food Service, and the General Public Need to Know to Protect Themselves Main Article: While the world remains focused on COVID, another bug has...
Position on Healthcare Visitor Hand Hygiene

Position on Healthcare Visitor Hand Hygiene

Abstract Recent public health concerns call for innovative strategies to better protect clients, healthcare workers, and visitors in the healthcare setting. Pathogens can be found...
Importance of Patient Hand Hygiene Education and Accessibility of Hand Sanitizers

Importance of Patient Hand Hygiene Education and Accessibility of Hand Sanitizers

As the world continues to navigate the ever-changing waters of the COVID-19 pandemic, one message has been consistent: wash your hands. Even before COVID-19,...
Position on Healthcare Client Hand Hygiene

Position on Healthcare Client Hand Hygiene

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Cite as: Morales K, Puri K, Knighton S, Greene C, et al. (2020) Position on Healthcare Client Hand...
Hand Hygiene: Unexpected Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions

Hand Hygiene: Unexpected Challenges and Cutting-Edge Solutions

Abstract Hand washing has taken on renewed importance during the COVID-19 health crisis. Employees in the food service and health care fields have been shown...
TIPS Wash Your Hands

Wash Your Hands Song Contest (Chance to win $25 Gift Card)

20-Seconds Did you know that experts advise that you should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds? That might seem...
It’s Time to Dry Out

It’s Time to Dry Out

Abstract The importance of handwashing in preventing the spread of disease has been hailed as the single most effective way to prevent the spread of...
The Power of Data to Improve Hand Hygiene and Reduce HAIs

The Power of Data to Improve Hand Hygiene and Reduce HAIs

Abstract While hand hygiene is widely considered to be the most important factor in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), hand hygiene compliance rates in hospitals still...
Tools for Hand Hygiene Intervention Monitoring in a Long-Term Care Facility

Tools for Hand Hygiene Intervention Monitoring in a Long-Term Care Facility

 Peer Reviewed  Click Here for Print Version Abstract Background: Hand hygiene is the most effective measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections.  However, the role of residents’ hand...