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Indispensable mopping
15th of September 2010
Microfibre mopping systems have a vital role to play in healthcare cleaning – and modern breakthroughs have made them even more indispensable says Vikan.
For many years mopping has been the mainstay of cleaning in a wide variety of environments – including the healthcare sector. It provides an effective means of removing the build-up
Search & destroy tactics success
15th of September 2010For some years the Dutch guidelines on infection prevention and the country's method of dealing with MRSA outbreaks have been held up as an example to the healthcare profession around the world. Hygiene for Health editor Michelle Marshall visited the Leiden University Medical Centre in the Netherlands to meet Thea Daha, an infection control
Critical cleaning and disinfection
15th of September 2010
Effective environmental hygiene requires a methodical and frequent cleaning and disinfection regime - they are both critical in the prevention of infection spread. Diversey has experience in working with professionals from all industries to develop the most appropriate procedures, as the company's Meredith Theelen, Arnoud Gengler and Melanie Witt
The holy grail
15th of September 2010
Mike Sullivan, managing director of GOJO Industries, addresses specific hand hygiene requirements for healthcare workers and outlines how compliance is key to implementing a successful programme.
The role of hand hygiene in helping to prevent the spread of viruses and infections has been universally acknowledged. International organisations and
High-tech healthcare
15th of September 2010
What are the latest cleaning and hygiene technologies in the healthcare sector? Ann Laffeaty looks at steam cleaning, ultrasonic tanks, silver ion systems plus some innovative ideas for the future such as patient tracking technology and 'intelligent' hand washing systems.
The healthcare sector is coming under increasing pressure to reduce HCAI
Important matters afoot
15th of September 2010
Entrance matting provides a visitor with their first impression of an office, supermarket, bank or other facility. But how do matting manufacturers go about maximising the attractiveness of their products while also effectively trapping soiling?
When entering a prestigious international bank or an exclusive store, we are more likely to scan the
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