Oprah weighs in on paper vs. air debate for hand hygiene

Website spotlights a recent study in the Journal of Hospital Infection that tested three popular drying methods.


A recent study by the Journal of Hospital Infection that tested three popular drying methods got the spotlight in an article on the Oprah website.

According to the study, jet-air dryers can blow bacteria upwards - possibly in the users face.

Warm-air dryers circulates fewer germs, but can leave people wiping their hands on their pants.

Finally, while paper towels are not environmentally friendly, they spread 27 times fewer microbes than a jet-air dryer.

Read the article.

 

 



January 21, 2016


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

Reframing the Construction Manager as a Community Manager

Managers must work with patients, community residents and other interested parties to ensure a smooth, successful construction projects


Health First Celebrates 'Topping Off' Ceremony for New Cape Canaveral Hospital Campus

Construction is slated to finish by the end of 2026 or early 2027.


The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center Caught Up in Cyberattack

Investigations are still ongoing to assess other sensitive information that may have been impacted.


Mature Dry Surface Biofilm Presents a Problem for Candida Auris

Multiple methods are described in the literature, but no consensus has been reached for disinfection efficacy tests against biofilms.


Sutter Health's Arden Care Center Officially Opens

With an adaptive reuse of an underutilized office building, the 70,000 square-foot facility was renovated to meet current healthcare standards.


 
 


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.