One hundred years ago, in 1918, an influenza pandemic broke out. The so-called Spanish flu killed 20-50 million people, many more than the First Ward War that ended the same year [1]. Could it happen again? What can we do to avoid it? What is the role of hand hygiene in this story? Continue reading
Fire Hazard by ABHR
Can alcohol-based handrub (ABHR) cause fire? May it happen? How common is it? What shall we do to avoid it? Continue reading
Wrong Hand Hygiene Practice
Recently we discussed why healthcare-workers (HCW) should not wear rings, watches, long-, polished-, or artificial nails during patient care. Are these suggestions well known among HCW and patients? Continue reading
Hand Hygiene and Nails
Can healthcare-workers (HCW) wear artificial nails at work? Can they use nail polish? How long their nails should be? What do guidelines say, and what are the scientific evidences? Continue reading