The story about hand washing in health care is short: hand washing is a simple, inexpensive way to prevent infections that have complex, costly implications. Yet healthcare workers (HCWs) clean their ...

Despite being a pillar of preventing the spread of germs, hand hygiene compliance rates remain dismal in many healthcare settings. That said, research on how to boost compliance and establish best ...

Some Americans are still not doing their due diligence when it comes to washing their hands. That’s according to a new survey that found nearly half of its respondents forget or choose not to wash ...

Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent illnesses at home and in the hospital. Now, a group of medical organizations are updating their recommendations for prevention. Michael George has more.

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has announced its 10th annual participation in the World Hand Hygiene Day activation with this year’s theme of “It’s Always Hand ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA., May 21, 2024 /CSRwire/ – Tork, an Essity brand, was proud to once again recognize and participate in World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5th, an initiative by the World Health ...

Hand hygiene remains a cornerstone of infection prevention in healthcare settings, vital for curtailing the transmission of multidrug‐resistant organisms and reducing the incidence of ...

Experts say there is an array of options when it comes to hand soaps, and some labels can be misleading.

Proper handwashing with soap — not hot water — is key to stopping germs. Experts say many Americans still skip washing at ...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2025 / Essity / TORK: Supports May 5 World Hand Hygiene Day global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) Tork, an Essity brand and the global ...