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CLEAN HOSPITALS DAY on 20.10.

CLEAN HOSPITALS DAY on 20 October focuses on the entire environment of patients: above all, hygienic cleaning still offers potential for improvement.

Global Handwashing Day on 15.10.

Actually, there is no easier way to protect your health: Cleaning your hands can effectively help combat infectious diseases. And if soap/wash lotion is not enough, disinfectants can help...

Empathy as an important factor for hand hygiene compliance

In order to avoid healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene according to the “5 moments” defined by the World Health Organization WHO [1] is one of the most important elements. Hand hygiene compliance (HHC), however...

Knowledge Database

The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

Hygiene Knowledge

Hand hygiene

Proper hand hygiene is of vital importance to effectively protect patients and staff against infections in healthcare settings. Learn about primary elements of hand hygiene, e.g. hand disinfection, skin care and the use of gloves and dispensers.

Surface hygiene

Clinically relevant pathogens often persist on inanimate surfaces for weeks or even months. Hence, surface disinfection and cleaning are part of the multi-barrier system for preventing healthcare-associated infections in healthcare settings. Read more.

Hygiene measures

For preventing healthcare-associated infections, it is imperative to consistently implement hygiene measures. Read more about standard precautions in infection control, modes of transmission and pathogen-specific hygiene measures.

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We are happy to answer your questions about our products, application and compatibility. Our advice covers all topics related to disinfection, hygiene and infection control.

DISINFACTS

Our periodically published DISINFACTS offers well-founded and practical information on special topics related to hygiene and infection protection. The focus: new recommendations and regulations, studies, products, and background knowledge on diseases.

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New review article on factors influencing healthcare-associated infections (HAI)

In the April issue of Hygiene & Medicine (HygMed 2022; 47(4)), a new review article of the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER has been published, addressing the comprehensive field of healthcare-associated infections...

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Vascular access management – for fewer infections

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