Topic
Hygiene
52 published works
South Carolina Nursing Home Blog
New online tools help people choose nursing homes wisely
By Ray Mullman
Finding a stellar nursing home for a loved one in their golden years is a task that no one takes lightly. It’s a monumental task to find proper care, and…
Food Safety News
Hygiene An Issue at Tennessee Tortilla Maker
By Dan Flynn
Corn tortillas manufactured by La Villa Tortilleria Inc. in Franklin, TN were being prepared, packed or held under unsanitary conditions, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said following an…
D.C. Medical Malpractice Blog
Wash Your Hands or You’re Fired!
Wash your hands or you're fired! That, in short, is what Abingdon Memorial Hospital (located in Abingdon, PA) has begun telling its employees, although they do get two warnings before…
Shigella Blog
Childcare-associated Shigellosis outbreak clues researchers into best treatment, management strategies
By Bill Marler
Enforcing simple hygiene strategies in childcare centers can help limit Shigellosis transmission and may combat growing antimicrobial-resistance patterns among these organisms, according to CDC and Missouri State Department of Health…
Ontario Condo Law Blog
Remind neighbours to cover their cough
In these days of heightened pandemic alert, we should promote greater health awareness to minimize the spread of germs in common areas.
Worms & Germs Blog
Clean hands, a New Year’s Resolution
By Scott Weese
I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions. I figure if it's important and something I should do, why wait until January 1 to start? However, New Year's resolutions can…
Hepatitis Blog
With school year starting, have children wash hands to stop spread of disease
by Angie Newsome ANEWSOME@CITIZEN-TIMES.COM August 8, 2006 ASHEVILLE -- Lice. Colds. Ringworm. Ah, to be a kid in school. Getting sick at school is a rite of passage, like learning…
Hepatitis Blog
Expert: handwashing key in preventing hepatitis A
August 4, 2006 The Daily News (Halifax) Jennifer Taplin Nurse Christine Johnson's face glows. Yesterday, she showed kids the danger of germs with simulated Glo Germ. The powder looks invisible…
Salmonella Blog
Protect food by washing hands
Everyday soap does not kill bacteria. Rather, vigorous hand-washing with soap helps to release the dirt and oils that are on the surface of your skin, so that they can…
Hepatitis Blog
Hand Washing
By: Cindy Andrews 10:24 AM Monday, May 22nd, 2006 Is it really important? Some amazing facts: Only 40 % of the adult population worldwide routinely washes their hands after using…