The Importance of Hand Hygiene on Hand Hygiene Day
By SC Johnson Professional
May 5 is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Hand Hygiene Day, which is a global call for all healthcare workers to improve hand hygiene practices and provide cleaner care to […]
The Link Between Healthcare Handwashing and Contact Dermatitis During Winter Months
By Ronald J. Chappuis, VP of Healthcare Marketing, North America, SC Johnson Professional
Cold, dry winter months can wreak havoc on skin, especially the hands. For workers in healthcare environments, frequent handwashing is a must in order to […]
SC Johnson Professional: A New Name in the Healthcare Market
DebMed, a leader in infection prevention, is now SC Johnson Professional and a key component of an expanded product offering
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – June 4, 2019 – DebMed, an established leader in the healthcare market by way of its […]
Hand Hygiene White Paper in Becker’s CL&P
Learn how adherence to the WHO 5-Moments Hand Hygiene guidelines and the use of electronic monitoring is helping hospitals engage front line staff, driving significant reductions in instances of HAIs, and improving patient safety.
Atlantic Health System Case Study
Learn how Atlantic Health System has improved hand hygiene compliance and reduced HAIs by incorporating the DebMed Electronic Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System into its Multi-modal strategy.
Joint Commission and Hand Hygiene Culture Webinar
Join us November 1st, 2018 to gain perspective and insights on the 2018 Joint Commission standards and receive a first-hand account of how Greenville Health System used an electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring system to reduce infections and drive lasting culture change.
Atlantic Health receives Hand Hygiene Excellence Award
New Jersey-based Atlantic Health System has been awarded the 2018 Hand Hygiene Excellence Award from DebMed for having the “cleanest hands in healthcare” due to its high level of sustained hand hygiene compliance.
Patient Safety Movement Announces New Hand Hygiene Standards
Patient care is at the top of mind of all healthcare workers which is why the Joint Commission says that facilities need to follow WHO or CDC guidelines for hand hygiene compliance. Recently, the Patient Safety Movement released […]
DebMed Offers Triclosan Alternative Soaps
In light of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) long-expected final rule requiring triclosan to be phased out of antimicrobial soaps, DebMed is offering healthcare institutions a complete product suite of triclosan alternatives available immediately.
Joint Commission Announces New Hand Hygiene Guidelines
On December 20, 2017, the Joint Commission announced it would begin citing any observation of healthcare workers failing to perform hand hygiene during direct patient care with a ‘deficiency’ beginning on January 1, 2018. This significant change will affect hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission and will increase the focus on hand hygiene compliance by all staff involved with patient care