Hand Disinfection
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For infection protection and occupational safety, dispensers need to be reprocessed regularly. The dispenser housing, or at least the dosing pump, is to be cleaned and disinfected with every bottle exchange at the latest. The reprocessing procedure depends on the type of dosing dispenser.
Download the description of the Procedure for reprocessing dispenser housing and dosing pump including pictures.
Further information on dispensers:
- Recommendations and requirements for soap and hand rub dispensers in healthcare facilities. (Assadian et al., DGKH/ÖGHP 2011)
- Proper dispenser placement increases compliance
- “Hand hygiene” guideline of the Robert Koch-Institute, Bundesgesundhbl. 43 (2000): 230-233. (Available in German only)
