Changing the language on signs that remind hospital workers about hand hygiene could actually affect compliance, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. Researchers found that ...

The course, and associated promotional materials, reviews key concepts of hand hygiene and other standard precautions to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Topics addressed include: What are ...

The World Health Organization offers a free, downloadable poster showing how to properly handrub with an alcohol-based formulation and handwash using soap and water. The poster uses images and a flow ...

The Joint Commission’s mission is to “improve healthcare for the public…by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality ...

Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin ...

Soapy's intelligent hand hygiene system at the student lounge FDU and Soapy have signed an agreement to bring the company’s Pro Mobile Intelligent Hand Hygiene System to campus. This partnership ...

Hospitals are ramping up their focus on hand hygiene compliance to prevent infections and improve patient safety, new data from The Leapfrog Group suggests. In 2020, when Leapfrog began collecting and ...

World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 has renewed the WHO-led push for proper hand hygiene in healthcare and daily life. The campaign underlines that regular handwashing, clean water and strict protocols can ...

The majority of germs that cause serious infections in humans are transmitted by people’s actions. One of the effective means to prevent these infections is by practicing good hand hygiene. Several ...

Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent infections Washing hands correctly for at least twenty seconds improves protection Consistent hygiene habits can protect individuals ...