Author Archives: Phil

“Handwashing isn’t just a big deal in healthcare” states Chief Nursing Officer

The compelling case for washing hands with soap and water “Cleanliness and a caring hand [...]

Young Australians taking hand washing more seriously says report

Research released to coincide with Global Hand Washing Day Some good news on the hand [...]

Encouraging people to wash their hands with soap at critical times

Join in with Global Handwashing Day on October 15 As the campaign so succinctly states [...]

Hand hygiene safety review for care homes

Making the case for additional cost-effective hand washing facilities Guidance changes in place in the [...]

Spreading the hand washing message instead of infection in hospitals

How an infection prevention and control team provides educational opportunities International Clean Hands Week ran [...]

“Washing your hands should be the first thing you do” when preparing a meal

Food safety is vital – wherever the cooking takes place Some methods of cooking may [...]

Hospital visitors must wash their hands effectively says NHS Trust

People can play a significant role by helping to reduce the spread of infection Members [...]