Hand Hygiene

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February 9th 2011

Global Hygiene Council Reinforces Key Preventive Measures

February 8th 2011

Infrared Specialist Working on Sensors for Handwashing Applications

February 4th 2011

Hospital is Beating Infections with "Wash 'Em" Music Video

February 4th 2011

Children Not Being Educated About Handwashing, Survey Finds

February 4th 2011

Handwashing Query as Part of Checklist Drives Compliance

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February 2nd 2011

Despite Training, HCWs Report Poor Knowledge About H1N1 Influenza

January 26th 2011

Handwashing for Life Enters Healthcare

January 26th 2011

Center for Transforming Healthcare Has More Than 1,090 Hand Hygiene Projects in Progress

January 20th 2011

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January 18th 2011

Poll: Americans Oppose Efforts to Limit Access to Antibacterial Soaps

January 18th 2011

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January 14th 2011

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January 13th 2011

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January 7th 2011

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January 6th 2011

Vancouver Hospital Declares Another C. diff Outbreak

January 4th 2011

Alcohol-Based Wipes Shown More Effective Than Rubs in Reducing Bacteria and Spores

January 2nd 2011

Investigation Reveals Lack of Hand Hygiene in C. diff Outbreak in Scotland

January 2nd 2011

Positive Reinforcement Drives Hand Hygiene Compliance

January 2nd 2011

Hand Contamination from Anesthesiologists Linked to Bacterial Transmission During Surgery

December 21st 2010

Year in Review: Hand Hygiene

December 21st 2010

With 2010 coming to a close quickly, ICT presents the top news items and articles of 2010 relating to hand hygiene, ranked in order of popularity based on Web clicks by ICT readers.

American Public Health Association Encourages Proper Handwashing, Offers Free Timers

December 16th 2010

Citywide Hand Hygiene Intervention Triggers 25 Percent Drop in Community Infection Rate

December 13th 2010

Researchers Develop Non-RFID Hand Hygiene Monitoring System

December 10th 2010

Clean Hands Equal a Healthy Body

December 10th 2010

According to Wikipedia, handshaking was practiced as long ago as the 5th century BCE. Thats 25 centuries of passing germs around by hand. People did wash their hands in ancient times. Some religious rituals included hand washing, but its general acceptance varied throughout time and between societies.

Impatience Over Drying Hands Leaves People Vulnerable to Spread of Germs

December 1st 2010

Study Reveals Correlation Between Handwashing and Employee Engagement

December 1st 2010

National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 5-11

December 1st 2010

National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 5-11, 2010.

Ansell Protects Program Launched to Help Prevent Allergic Contact Dermatitis

November 30th 2010

Hand Hygiene

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FDA Reminds Healthcare Professionals About Safe Use of Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads

Despite Training, HCWs Report Poor Knowledge About H1N1 Influenza

Handwashing for Life Enters Healthcare

Center for Transforming Healthcare Has More Than 1,090 Hand Hygiene Projects in Progress

Be Prepared for Norovirus This Winter

Poll: Americans Oppose Efforts to Limit Access to Antibacterial Soaps

Old-Fashioned Weapons Against MRSA May Be Best

Hospital Cleaning is Not Just for Outbreaks

HyGreen System Ensures Healthcare Workers Wash Their Hands

Eight Steps to Reduce Workplace Flu Risk

Vancouver Hospital Declares Another C. diff Outbreak

Alcohol-Based Wipes Shown More Effective Than Rubs in Reducing Bacteria and Spores

Investigation Reveals Lack of Hand Hygiene in C. diff Outbreak in Scotland

Positive Reinforcement Drives Hand Hygiene Compliance

Hand Contamination from Anesthesiologists Linked to Bacterial Transmission During Surgery

Year in Review: Hand Hygiene

American Public Health Association Encourages Proper Handwashing, Offers Free Timers

Citywide Hand Hygiene Intervention Triggers 25 Percent Drop in Community Infection Rate

Researchers Develop Non-RFID Hand Hygiene Monitoring System

Clean Hands Equal a Healthy Body

Impatience Over Drying Hands Leaves People Vulnerable to Spread of Germs

Study Reveals Correlation Between Handwashing and Employee Engagement

National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 5-11

Ansell Protects Program Launched to Help Prevent Allergic Contact Dermatitis

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