Standard precautions in practice

Discover how European standards contribute to effective hygiene protocols for infection prevention. Learn how standards relevant in the field of disinfectants are developed, why surrogate test organisms are important and to what extent this affects infection prevention measures.

Explore the KARMIN research project that revolutionizes hospital architecture, cleaning, and infection prevention. Discover the innovative patient room prototype. Visit the research laboratory in Braunschweig for practical hospital design solutions and advancements in healthcare.

Discover the importance of basic hygiene measures in preventing nosocomial infections and improving infection prevention in healthcare facilities. Learn about the new minimum standard for infection prevention in Swiss hospitals and the challenges of hand hygiene and surface cleaning.

Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing infections. This includes alcohol-based hand disinfection, skin care, protection, and cleansing. Learn about the 5 moments for hand disinfection and the importance of regular skin care to maintain infection control.

Learn how personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for worker protection and preventing infections. Find detailed illustrations on how to properly use and remove PPE, including FFP- and surgical masks. Learn more about this topic here.

The FFP protection classes classify face mask filter capacity based on European EN 149 standards. FFP1 masks have a maximum inward leakage of 25%, FFP2 masks have 11%, and FFP3 masks have 5%. Learn more about FFP masks and their classifications.

Since June 2020, the newly designed and comprehensive IHO list of disinfectants can be downloaded for free. This user-friendly list covers all activities and includes professional areas such as healthcare, hand disinfection, food hygiene, and more.

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