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Following the proper handwashing steps is the best way to prevent the spread of germs, especially during cold and flu season. Unfortunately, over 95% of American’s don’t wash their hands …

Managing a hygiene program is a huge undertaking. Designing a hygiene zone, picking the right equipment, and then validating that it meets your hand and footwear hygiene standards is a …

We can all agree that following proper handwashing steps is the best way to prevent the spread of dangerous pathogens. Unfortunately, it’s rare that people wash their hands correctly, and …

Managing a hygiene program is a huge undertaking. From designing a hygiene zone, to picking the perfect equipment, and then validating that it meets your hand and footwear hygiene standards, …

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) focuses on newborns with medical issues that demand close attention and constant monitoring. In the NICU, a nurse may work with premature and very …

Recent studies conducted by the CDC have shown that more Americans are wearing masks in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. But even though more people …

What is a nosocomial infection? A nosocomial infection is an infection the patient contracted while under care at a hospital or other medical facility that was absent at the time …

There are several testing methods that can be used to validate the efficacy of hand and footwear hygiene methods. Each method has its limitations and should be fully evaluated before …

October 18th to the 24th is International Infection Prevention Week! Established in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) focuses on the importance of infection prevention in …

On October 15th our team celebrated Global Handwashing Day! On this day we encouraged everyone to spend some time increasing awareness of the importance of handwashing and educating others on …