The newly developed Five Moments for Hand Hygiene has emerged from the WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care (Advanced Draft) to add value to any hand hygiene improvement strategy. Quite simply, it defines the key moments for hand hygiene, overcoming misleading language and complicated descriptions. It presents a unified vision and promotes a strong sense of ownership.
Not only does the Five Moments align with the evidence base concerning the spread of HAI but it is interwoven with the natural workflow of care and is designed to be easy to learn, logical and applicable in a wide range…
It's important to perform hand hygiene throughout the day, both at home and at work. Jim gives tips for those most critical moments where hand hygiene should...
Hygiene in public washrooms is important to businesses and customers but is often overlooked. Find out where bacteria lurks and how hand hygiene can help.
Four steps to easily follow WHO hand hygiene guidelines and reduce sepsis cases.
If the winter air and gallons of hand sanitizer have wreaked havoc on your hands, these tips will prevent your paws from feeling like they're made of sandpaper.
To steer clear of infection, use a condom, avoid harsh soaps and douching, and empty your bladder within 15 minutes of intercourse
Does your tween or teen smell a little ripe<br>Does the hand soap and toothpaste never seem to run out in their bathroom?<br>Do you buy deodorant and beg them to use it?<br>Do they take 45 minute hot showers, but "forget" to use soap or shampoo?<br>Time for an intervention.<br>Send your kid off to "stinky boot camp" with Katy Shamitz and nurse Maureen Kramer for a blend of health class review (bodies change), scientific evidence (it's bacteria that makes you stink,…
Women learn about feminine hygiene and the right way to care for their bodies in many different ways, and from many different sources. From people (like your mom, an aunt, a teacher, a doctor or a friend who probably doesn't know much more than you),…
One of the most difficult aspects of caring for a senior loved one can be helping them with bathing and personal hygiene. We have some advice and tips to help.
The simple steps to cleaning your wool sweaters at home -- saving money (and possible damage) to your favorite woolens.
The Dental Hygiene bachelor's completion program from Eastern International College is designed to help you compete for careers in the dental hygiene field beyond entry-level positions.
Are British people looking after their teeth better? There’s no substitute for brushing twice a day, but what about flossing, mouthwashes, gum … and tongue-scrapers
Brushing your teeth every day doesn't guarantee you're giving your mouth all the attention it needs. Consider these dental hygiene tips to ensure it does.
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Expert tips can help you learn to groom your parent or senior loved one. Learn more from this hygiene guide for the elderly.
Hygiene educator Laurie Rowland explains how hygienists should respond when asked to overlook or ignore clinical violations
Learn how to wash towels correctly to boost hygiene and comfort. These tips for towel maintenance will help extend their fluff, absorbency, and lifespan.
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Teaching kids to wash their hands is just one more thing for parents to remember—and one more thing for kids to fight about. Do kids really need to wash their hands throughout the day? Isn’t once before dinner enough? The CDC calls handwashing a “do-it-yourself” vaccine. Routine handwashing is nonnegotiable to keep kids healthy. It …
The road to cleanliness has a few bumps, doesn't it? From how often you switch your towels to how you remove ear wax, here are five common hygiene mistakes you might be making.