Healthcare workers improved their hand-washing technique by using an automated hand hygiene training system in one study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. In the study, nearly ...

You can do plenty to help prevent the spread of viral and bacterial infections. Getting key vaccinations, such as those for influenza and pneumonia, is important, as is staying home from work or ...

Hand-washing adherence is on the up-and-up as more hospitals are holding their leadership accountable for hand hygiene, patient safety watchdog The Leapfrog Group reports. Since it began collecting ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly one in 25 patients will contract a healthcare-associated infection. Physicians and healthcare workers, however, have the ability to ...

The world economy may be collapsing right now thanks to COVID-19, and scenes out of Titanic may literally be playing out in grocery stores, but it’s safe to say one thing as of March, 2020: The future ...

Don Schaffner wants you to understand that your hands are never going to be clean. He should know — over the past 20 years, he has published multiple research papers investigating the minutia of ...

Handwashing is an effective way to prevent the spread of bacterial and viral illnesses. Following thorough handwashing steps can help ensure proper cleanliness. Throughout the day, people’s hands ...

The newest viral challenge in the time of coronavirus is the World Health Organization's #safehands challenge, in which participants demonstrate "effective hand hygiene." Celebrities and public ...