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World Hand Hygiene Day on 5.5.2023

Signe Awareness Day World Hand Hygiene Day

As every year since 2009, the WHO reminds us again in 2023 of the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare and beyond and across all borders on May 5th - because: “Hand hygiene concerns us all”.

Calendar of the spread of relevant pathogens

Based on data from recent years, the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER has compiled a calendar that shows for each month a pathogen with particularly high prevalence.

HSC Symposium 2023

On 15 June 2023, HARTMANN will continue its lecture series "Safety first - Rethinking infection prevention". Experts from different fields will provide information about the current status of basic hygiene and new studies.

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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Expert Advice

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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