Best hand-hygiene practices for a healthcare facility

Proper hand washing can help healthcare workers fight germs, bacteria and disease


Proper hand washing can help healthcare workers fight the spread of germs and bacteria in hospitals and medical facilities, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Unfortunately, the Handwashing For Life Institute reports that only about half of healthcare workers follow proper hand-washing protocol.

To encourage hand washing, hand soap and sanitizer gels should be available at intervention sites throughout the building for anyone to use, the article said.

Facilities should also post signs throughout the building to remind people to wash their hands and/or apply sanitizing gel at appropriate times.

Read the article.

 

 



September 26, 2014


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

State of the Facilities Management Industry in 2025

Many facility managers cite budget constraints and the rise in operating concerns as their top concerns heading into the new year.


City of Hope to Open New Cancer Specialty Hospital in California

This 72-acre academic research campus offers patients access to the full continuum of advanced cancer care.


Montefiore Einstein Opening New Inpatient Center for Youth in the Bronx

New 21-bed inpatient pediatric mental health center adds critical care beds to address behavioral and mental health needs in the Bronx, nearly doubling inpatient capacity.


Skill Stacking: How Micro-Credentials Are Reshaping Trades

Micro-credentials can keep skilled trade workers up to speed with modern systems and complement longer, more formal training programs.


Prima Medicine Opens New Location in Tysons, Virginia

The Tysons location becomes Prima Medicine's fifth practice in the Washington metropolitan area.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.