Last Updated JULY 2023
Achieving Exceptional Hygiene Standards in healthcare
Achieving Exceptional Hygiene Standards in healthcare doesn't stop at the restroom
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Placing hand sanitizer and signage in offices and common areas is a step in the right direction. But studies show it simply isn't enough to make a real impact. Targeting "hot spots" with hand and surface hygiene, is a key step toward reducing the spread of germs. Objects that are touched by lots of people throughout the day - such as doorknobs, elevator buttons and hand rails - should be cleaned and disinfected daily in order to help break the chain of germ transmission.