Tag Archives: care homes

Infection control in care homes

The need for hand wash basins with running water Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, care [...]

Handwashing “the most important part of personal hygiene” in care homes – report

Soap and water wash essential if hands are physically dirty A list of top ten [...]

Hand washing with soap and water “to best protect yourself from catching coronavirus”

Effective hand hygiene is vital – however the virus is spread Coughing, talking, sneezing or [...]

Reinforce hand hygiene measures in long term care facilities advises CDC

“Keep COVID-19 from entering your facility” As coronavirus cases continue to spread across the globe, [...]

Care homes – hand washing is the “single most important activity” for infection prevention

Why mobile hand wash units should be an integral part of any infection control policy [...]

The importance of mobile hand wash units to care homes

Care homes must have an outbreak plan ready Residents have much in common in a [...]

Hand washing is essential says guidance as care home takes action against norovirus

Proactive deep clean by a Portstewart care home A care home based in Northern Ireland [...]

The “urgent threat” that makes hand washing essential in care homes

C. auris “thrives” in hospitals and lingers on surfaces in patient’s rooms It’s now around [...]