Changing nurses' perception of infection risk could improve compliance with infection control measures. It's often said that knowledge is power. But, a new study finds that when it comes to nurses' ...
The use of examination gloves in hospitals may present a barrier to hand hygiene, especially among nurses, according to a study cited by Healio. According to the World Health Organization, examination ...
A study published in American Journal of Infection Control examined the likelihood of healthcare professionals speaking up about breaches in infection control, such as nonadherence to hand hygiene ...
A California skilled nursing facility launched its compliance with hand hygiene and other infection prevention practices to near perfect levels thanks to continuous audits and training from its ...
From hand hygiene to aseptic technique, infection control is at the heart of safe healthcare. Updated CDC guidelines, new research on disinfectants, and innovative teaching methods are shaping how ...
The 2026 World Hand Hygiene Day campaign is spotlighting maternal health, linking timely hand hygiene to preventing sepsis in mothers and newborns. WHO and PAHO emphasize that many ...
Surgery centers are placing a greater emphasis on infection prevention as the healthcare industry turns an eye to quality measures and their future ties to reimbursement. Jean Day, RN, CNOR, director ...
To spread awareness about hygiene and infection prevention, Jodhamal Public School observed World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 with ...
Running from patient room to patient room, it can be surprisingly easy for doctors and nurses to forget to wash their hands, especially if they’re dealing with an emergency. Hospitals have been ...
It's crazy, but one of the most dangerous things you can do is visit the hospital. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly two million hospital patients contract ...
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In observance of World Health Organisation’s World Hand Hygiene Day, 5th May 2026, the Infection Prevention and Control ...