Teal Patents

01/05/2026

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.
"Hand sanitizer will not break down the virus, therefore proper hand washing with soap and water is necessary to prevent spread."

Wastewater data indicates a resurgence of rotavirus in parts of New Jersey.

01/05/2026

"In the mid-19th century, the Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis’s observations and theories about the transfer of “cadaverous particles” on the hands of doctors led to the development of hygiene protocols, such as hand washing with chlorine, which resulted in a reduction in maternal mortality associated with puerperal fever."

In the mid-19th century, the Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis’s observations and theories about the transfer of “cadaverous particles” on the hands of doctors led to the development of hygiene ...

01/05/2026

"World Hand Hygiene Day is an annual event to raise awareness about the significant impact hand hygiene makes in saving lives by reducing the spread of infections."

01/05/2026

"Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent infection. “I always tell patients to wash their hands as often as possible because that's one of the main ways that germs spread"

If you have mantle cell lymphoma, you may have a higher risk of infection. Here's how to protect yourself from germs.

01/05/2026

"About 80% of infectious diseases are spread by dirty hands. Routine handwashing can help reduce the spread of illnesses like C. diff, COVID-19, flu, hepatitis A, norovirus, and rotavirus."

On World Hand Hygiene Day and every day, handwashing remains one of the most powerful tools to help prevent infections and save lives

01/05/2026

"And one person leaving a trace of infection on a high-touch surface can set off a chain reaction. Hand hygiene is critical in breaking that chain... and signage reminding employees and visitors to wash or sanitise their hands helps reinforce good habits."

As winter approaches, many businesses face a familiar challenge: a rise in colds, flu and other respiratory infections among employees.

30/04/2026

"Supporting healthcare workers after medical errors improves patient safety"

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work, led by the International Labour Organization, is marked each year on 28 April.

30/04/2026

"According to experts, animal markets that do not comply with hygienic rules can cause the spread of zoonotic diseases – that is, infections transmitted from animals to humans."

Recently, sanitation and control issues in animal markets have once again come to the forefront. According to Medianews.az, based on the recommendations of the...

30/04/2026

"Visitors to petting zoos should wash their hands thoroughly with soap and water after touching animals or their environment."

Primary and Preventative Health Services’ Calgary Zone Medical Officers of Health and Alberta Health Services Environmental Public Health have declared a cryptosporidium outbreak at Butterfield Acres Petting Farm in Calgary. Individuals who visited the petting farm on or after April 9 may have bee...

30/04/2026

"Proper hand hygiene is considered the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections, which affect 5 per cent to 15 per cent of patients in developed countries, according to the World Health Organization."

The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is rolling out a new artificial intelligence system to strengthen hand hygiene practices and reduce infections. Proper hand hygiene is considered the most effective way to prevent healthcare-associated infections, which affect 5 per cent to 15 per cent of...

30/04/2026

Food hygiene ratings for Herefordshire businesses in April

Here are the latest food hygiene ratings for businesses across Herefordshire in April.

29/04/2026

World Hand Hygiene Day reinforces the hand washing message.
“Action saves lives!” is the call to action for the forthcoming event.

World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 is fast approaching. It takes place on the 5th May 2026.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on “all those providing and supporting health care to refresh their action on hand hygiene and infection prevention and control (IPC), to ensure patient and health worker safety.”

Many infections that are acquired during healthcare interventions could well be avoided says the campaign website, with a “substantial” reduction in numbers resulting if IPC actions and effective hand hygiene are undertaken at the appropriate times.

The session offered will emphasise how important it is to be proactive regarding implementing hand hygiene improvements and IPC: examples such of improvements around the world will also be provided.

World Hand Hygiene Day objectives

There are three distinct aims for the initiative says the WHO.

1) “To promote inclusion of hand hygiene within national IPC action plans, as well as standard operating procedures at facility level

2) “To raise awareness about the WHO global action plan and monitoring framework indicator on hand hygiene compliance monitoring and feedback

3) “To highlight examples of IPC and hand hygiene improvements and encourage country action.”



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