The hand wash cycle on a washing machine can be used to clean delicate fabric like wool, silk, and lingerie. Learn more about when to use it.

Hygiene practices have come a long way since the CDC first published national hygiene guidelines in the 1980s. With so much to keep track of, a nurse leader summarized some of the latest practice ...

Every year, May 5 marks World Hand Hygiene Day, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) to remind everyone—from healthcare professionals to the general public—about the critical role that ...

When it comes to our daily chores, having one of the best dishwashers has been a game-changer in my home. And while certain items, like wooden cutting boards, delicate ceramic, or cast-iron pans, must ...

Whether you don't have a dishwasher in your home or have dishes that specifically must be washed by hand, there are times when you may not have the luxury of using an appliance to wash your dishes for ...

University of Michigan Health and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center have increased hand hygiene compliance significantly. The results of two technology-based hand hygiene improvement initiatives were ...

Among healthcare providers, a direct-gloving strategy led to improved adherence and was found to be as safe as the current practice of hand hygiene prior to donning nonsterile gloves, a cluster ...

Nurses’ roles in hand hygiene improvement initiatives, videos promoting hand hygiene awareness and the possible role sinks play in spreading germs captured the attention of infection control and ...

In the realm of frontline healthcare, where the well-being of both patients and healthcare workers hangs in the balance, there is a heightened vulnerability of healthcare workers (HCWs) to ...

Here are five proven strategies for increasing hand hygiene compliance at your ASC. 1. Place hand sanitizers throughout the facility. Installing hand sanitizers throughout an ASC gives the facility an ...