To help spread awareness, we have put together a list of the best ligature-resistant taps/basins on the market today. By evaluating the price, key features, and drawbacks, this blog will help you choose the anti-ligature tap that best suits your needs.
Anti-ligature and ligature-resistant are terms often used in connection with healthcare environments, especially in relation to mental health facilities. In this blog, we will explore what is meant by the terms “anti-ligature” and “ligature-resistant” and why it is important to ensure environments are suitably equipped to guarantee patient safety.
Covid-19 has been at the forefront of all our health concerns over the last couple of years and during this time good hand hygiene was promoted as the first line of defence against the spread of coronavirus, however, in the relief of the pandemic coming to an end, these practices have undoubtedly begun to decline, leaving the question: what is the future of hand sanitising?
One thing that appeared to rise from the ashes of the first COVID-19 wave was the sheer volume of sanitising products that flew onto the market. Unfortunately, not all these products were impressive, but more worryingly, not all of these products were accessible to everyone.
Hand hygiene facilities have been a target for infection control improvements in the healthcare environment because of their risk to benefit appeal. It is widely known that practising proper hand hygiene is the key to reducing the spread of infections across the board and remains one of the most cost effective ways to prevent any harbouring pathogens.
The culture surrounding hand hygiene has always been paramount in reducing infection rates, and in this post-pandemic relief, the governing healthcare industry should be seizing the opportunity to mandate long-term improvements to reduce the transmission of future waves of COVID-19, new pandemics, seasonal influenza, and other infectious diseases.
Triclosan, which has the chemical name 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, is a synthetic, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. Functioning as an antimicrobial agent, triclosan blocks the active site of a bacterial enzyme known as enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase enzyme.
In this blog, we will be taking an in-depth look at some of the most asked questions surrounding hand sanitising. From answering ‘is alcohol-free hand sanitiser better than alcohol-based hand sanitiser?’ to ‘which is better: fragrance-free or scented hand sanitiser?' - and all the questions in between.
Research has exposed some key details surrounding handwashing stations and sinks that could threaten the improvements of IPC (infection prevention and control) in hospitals.
This season of flu and coronavirus has reinforced the importance of good hand hygiene, however, so many of us are wanting an answer to that age-old question: which is better, handwashing or hand sanitising?
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