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I was just reading about another hand hygiene compliance company touting how they increase compliance. The list of systems they use is extensive. "This system incorporates caregiver badges, hygiene sensors, location hubs, and communication hubs strategically installed throughout facilities to track hand hygiene practices effectively. Within designated care areas, hygiene sensors, location hubs, and communication hubs work collaboratively to detect the completion of hand hygiene tasks, providing real-time data on adherence rates. Team members are equipped with caregiver badges, which interact with the system upon entering these care areas." Maybe instead of trying to force compliance we could provide a hand hygiene product that healthcare staff actually like to use. I'm sure everyone knows that ABHR does not have Non-enveloped viral efficacy and that Norovirus is the leading cause of gastrointestinal infections in healthcare and that ABHR causes dermal damage that reduces compliance until you force staff to use products that can actually increase vulnerability to Norovirus and any other harmful pathogen floating around the ward by dissolving the lipid barrier of the skin which normally protects your skin against pathogens. In case you are wondering what can be done, we can just look at the UK and Europe that use HOCI for Hand and Surface Sanitization that does have Norovirus efficacy and can heal hands damaged by ABHR. We always seem to be behind. It is best to look for HOCI that is Antimicrobial, FDA-Cleared and is also Accepted by the National Eczema Association.

Unveil the critical role of environmental hygiene in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and enhancing patient safety. Discover how rigorous cleaning protocols, advanced technologies and Hand Hygiene are transforming healthcare facilities infection control strategies. Rigorous disinfection protocols, surface cleaning and Hand Hygiene practices are transforming healthcare facilities fight against these threats. Advanced technologies like HAIgenie, UV lights, and electrostatic sprayers enhance cleaning efficacy, while antibiotic stewardship programs and vigilant monitoring, easily facilitated by HAIgenie LUMA, are crucial in combating AMR. Explore the full article to delve deeper into this critical topic click here ➡️ https://rb.gy/b0wm47 and join the mission to safeguard patient well-being! 💧👐 #Healthcare #HAIgenie #InfectionControl #AMR #EnvironmentalHygiene #Datakalp #AntimicrobialResistance #HAIs #HandHygiene #PatientSafety #HAIgenieTUTOR #Microbiology #HealthcareFacilities #HAIgenieWASH #DisinfectionProtocols #MedicalScience #InfectionPrevention #HAIgenieRUB #HealthcareWorkers #HygieneMatters #HAIgenieLUMA #Cleanliness #HospitalSafety #HealthyLiving #GlobalHealth #Microbiology #HealthcareProfessional #MedicalCare #HealthAndWellness #CleanEnvironment #DiseasePrevention #PublicSafety #HealthyHabits #CleanHandsSaveLives #HealthyCommunity #StaySafe #HealthcareHeroes Article credit: Infection Control Today®

𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕: 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒚𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒆! 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐: https://lnkd.in/evU8DWAi In today’s health-conscious world, High-Level Disinfection (HLD) Services are becoming more critical than ever. The need for stringent hygiene protocols across industries is fueling the growth of this essential market. 𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒚 𝑯𝑳𝑫 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕: Infection Control: With the rise in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), disinfection services are key to ensuring safety in hospitals, clinics, and other high-risk environments. Expanding Healthcare Sector: As hospitals and healthcare facilities grow, so does the demand for professional-grade disinfection services to meet regulatory standards. Advanced Disinfection Technologies: Innovations like UV-C technology, vaporized hydrogen peroxide, and antimicrobial coatings are transforming the effectiveness and efficiency of high-level disinfection. Global Health Awareness: Post-pandemic, industries like healthcare, hospitality, and transportation are prioritizing stringent disinfection protocols to ensure safety for all. Market Growth (2024-2030): With increasing focus on hygiene, compliance, and infection prevention, the HLD services market is expected to see robust growth globally. Protecting public health is more important than ever—let's build a safer future with high-level disinfection services! #DisinfectionServices #InfectionControl #HealthcareSafety #HygieneStandards #UVDisinfection #HealthcareIndustry #MarketGrowth #LinkedInUpdates #HighLevelDisinfection

🌍🔬 **Advancing Global Hygiene: Spectricept Care + Responds to WHO's Call for Innovation** 🔬🌍 In it's document "WHO Research Agenda for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare 2023-2030", World Health Organisation's latest research agenda has highlighted a critical need for innovative approaches to combat health challenges, particularly the spread of C. difficile - a threat not effectively managed by traditional alcohol-based hand sanitisers. In this pivotal moment, Spectricept Care +, developed by SpectrumX, emerges as a significant breakthrough in infection control, showcasing exceptional efficacy against tough bacterial spores. 🔍 Detailed testing by a UKAS accredited independent laboratory (data available) revealed that Spectricept Care + achieved a 4-log reduction in B.cereus and the WHO highlighted pathogen, C.difficile, within just 15 seconds, according to EN 17126 sporicidal standards. While B.subtilis proved more resilient, the results remain highly impactful for healthcare settings plagued by rapid transmission and severe impacts of C.difficile. 🛡️ The success of Spectricept Care + is a testament to its unique and innovative shielded Hypochlorous acid formulation , which addresses the evolved resistance mechanisms of bacterial spores. These pathogens have developed adaptations like a tough outer layer and protective substances, making them formidable opponents. However, Spectricept Care +'s formula is designed to overcome these barriers, offering a safer, more effective solution for hand hygiene that surpasses traditional alcohol based and all other alcohol free sanitisers' capabilities. 🌟 The WHO's focus on moving beyond alcohol-based solutions in response to pathogens like C. difficile underscores the urgency and importance of adopting next-generation hygiene solutions like Spectricept Care +. This aligns with the global health agenda to enhance hygiene standards by 2030, ensuring better patient outcomes and tackling the challenges posed by resistant pathogens in healthcare environments. 🤝 As we strive towards a safer and healthier future, Spectricept Care + stands as a beacon of innovation, ready to lead the charge in setting new benchmarks for infection control worldwide. Let's support and adopt such forward-thinking solutions in our ongoing efforts to improve global health and hygiene whilst striving to produce solutions such as Spectricept, based on purified water and with a low energy manufacturing process in the UK, utilising recycled content packaging, that accelerate the pace towards a carbon net zero future. #GlobalHealth #InfectionControl #sustainability #carbonnetZero #SpectriceptCarePlus #WHO #InnovationInHygiene #HealthcareSolutions

Is the fluorescent method the gold standard for evaluating hand hygiene effectiveness in the 21st century? A *study delved into this question by comparing expert evaluations of UV patterns with microbiological results.   Volunteers' hands were contaminated with Staphylococcus epidermidis and partially disinfected with UV-labeled handrub, then imaged using four different UV-box devices. The hands were then pressed onto agar plates for microbiological sampling.   Two evaluation methods were used to determine inadequately disinfected areas. First, microbiological areas where colonies grew were measured. Second, four senior infection control specialists identified "missed" areas on printed UV images.   Results showed ▶ significant inconsistency among expert evaluations, with interrater reliability notably low ▶ in one case, the annotated properly covered hand surface ranged from 21.6% to 61.1% ▶ microbiological results also weakly correlated with expert evaluations, with over 10% difference in half of the cases   Considering the result of the expert evaluations, variability was disconcertingly high. Evaluating the fluorescent method is challenging, even for highly experienced professionals. A patient safety quality assurance system cannot be built on these data quality. Alternative approaches like digital tools, software-based assessment, microbiology cultivation, and other objective methods should be employed to enhance hand hygiene evaluation practices. *Evidence-based Hand Hygiene – Can You Trust the Fluorescent-based Assessment Methods? Száva Bánsághi, Viola Sári, Péter Szerémy, Ákos Lehotsky, Bence Takács, Brigitta K. Tóth and Tamás Haidegger #HandHygiene #InfectionControl #FluorescentMethod #PatientSafety

This report discusses the critical role of environmental hygiene in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) within healthcare facilities. It explores the implementation of rigorous cleaning protocols, disinfection practices, and advanced technologies to enhance patient safety and combat the growing threat of AMR.

Given the high variability in expert evaluations, relying solely on the fluorescent method for patient safety and quality assurance is problematic.  In this context, our evidence-based, AI-enhanced Semmelweis System offers state-of-the art support for your infection control teams. #infectioncontroll #handhygiene

Exploring the Global Market Landscape of #Hand_Soap_and_Sanitizers: Trends, Analysis, and Future Outlook The hand soap and sanitizers market has experienced #remarkable growth in recent years, driven primarily by increasing #awareness of hand hygiene and the need for #effective infection control, especially in the wake of global health #crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This market #encompasses a wide range of products, including #liquidhand soaps, #barsoaps, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant #wipes, catering to both #household and commercial/industrial sectors. ✅ Read More: https://lnkd.in/gMptZ8gu Key #Trends: ✔ Rising Demand for Hygiene Products: Heightened awareness about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infectious diseases has fueled the demand for hand soaps and sanitizers. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that offer convenience, efficacy, and skin-friendly formulations. ✔ Preference for Natural and Eco-Friendly Formulations: There's a growing preference among consumers for hand hygiene products formulated with natural ingredients and free from harsh chemicals. Manufacturers are responding to this trend by introducing organic, plant-based, and eco-friendly options, tapping into the expanding market for sustainable personal care products. ✔ Technological Advancements: Innovation in product formulations and packaging technologies is reshaping the hand hygiene market. Advancements such as touch-free dispensers, antimicrobial additives, and long-lasting germ protection are gaining traction, particularly in commercial and healthcare settings where stringent hygiene standards are paramount. ✔ Healthcare Sector Dominance: The healthcare sector remains a significant driver of demand for hand hygiene products, including healthcare-grade sanitizers and disinfectants. With hospitals and healthcare facilities prioritizing infection prevention, there is a sustained demand for high-quality hand hygiene solutions that comply with industry regulations and standards. Market Segmentations: Global Hand Soap and Sanitizers Market: By #Company • Procter & Gamble • Shanghai Jahwa • Beijing Hualian Group • LONGRICH • RECKITT BENCKISER CHARTRES • Unilever • Amway • 3M • PT Lion Super Indo • Medline Industries, LP • Vi-Jon • Henkel • Chattem Inc • GOJO Industries Inc • Kao Corporation • Bluemoon • Weilai • KAMI • Magic Global Hand Soap and Sanitizers Market: By #Type • Waterless Type • Ordinary Type • Others Type Global Hand Soap and Sanitizers Market: By #Application • Medical Use • Daily Use ☑ Follow- Stringent Datalytics - Retails and Consumer #HandSoap #Sanitizers #MarketReport #HygieneProducts #ConsumerGoods #Healthcare #PersonalCare #MarketAnalysis #Trends #COVID19 #PandemicResponse #HealthAndHygiene

A disinfectant kills microbes. However, depending on the pathogen, preventing microbes from getting a foothold by removing food and moisture (two essentials for sustaining a living organism) may, in the long term be as effective as a chemical disinfectant. In fact, most chemical disinfectants can't do their job when >5% soil is in the way. Soil can absorb the active ingredient, provide more places for germs to hide, and change the chemical nature of the disinfectant. Disinfectants applied to a precleaned surface can reduce the contact time to 60-90 seconds.

This articles emphasizes how critical the role Environmental Services plays in breaking the chain of infection! Infection Prevention and Control interventions decrease the risk of HAI by 35-70%. It is important that healthcare facilities are choosing the right cleaners and disinfectant products and ensure that the users are trained on how to effectively use them, achieving contacts times, in the battle against infections.