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As part of an investigation by an independent, accredited laboratory, it was demonstrated that the hand disinfectants Sterillium® med, ethanol-based, and Sterillium® pure, propanol-based, fulfil the efficacy requirements for bactericidal efficacy of hygienic hand disinfection (test standard EN 1500) with a contact time of 15 seconds

On June 10 -11 2024, HARTMANN continued its lecture series “Safety first – Rethinking infection prevention”. Find here the speaker presentations from this year's event ‘Milestones in Infection Prevention and Control’ as recordings, as well as the posters from our poster session.

Although only known since 2009, the often multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris challenges hygiene experts around the world. You will find the most important information on symptoms, transmission routes and infection control measures in our article.

We keep you up to date on infection prevention and control issues through our symposia and events that we host. Find out more here!

In the health sector, in addition to the paramount goal of patient safety, environmental protection has also become a central issue. Sustainability in the health sector includes, among other things, the optimisation of processes, the efficient use of resources, or waste management. Find out more about sustainability in the health sector.

Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDRO) pose a significant threat in healthcare facilities. Learn about MDRO bacteria such as MRSA, VRE, and MDRGN, their difficulty to treat, and the importance of hygiene measures in preventing transmission.

Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, including antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis. Find out how to prevent transmission through enhanced hygiene measures.

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has been spreading globally since 2019, causing the COVID-19 disease. Learn about non-pharmaceutical measures, symptoms, vaccines, and the need for regular adaptations due to viral mutations.

Healthcare-associated infections also commonly known as nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired during treatment in hospitals and other medical facilities. Learn more about nosocomial infections and the most important measures to prevent them.

Action days are held annually to raise awareness of the special importance of cleaning and disinfecting hands and surfaces in the healthcare sector and to highlight the consequences of sepsis or antibiotic resistance

The monkeypox virus was discovered in monkeys as early as 1958 and has been spreading to humans in Central and West Africa since 1970. Reports from non-endemic countries have so far been rare but could be facilitated in the future due to the decreasing global population...

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Stay updated on hygiene and infection protection with our comprehensive DISINFACTS periodical. Explore new recommendations, regulations, studies, products, and expert knowledge on diseases and active ingredients. Register now for the online package.

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