HSC Symposium 2023

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

Each year in October the International Infection Prevention Week raises awareness for the need to further improve infection prevention. Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common types of healthcare-associated infections. Find out more about the campaign week and the effective measures that can be used to effectively prevent SSIs.

This year's theme for Global Handwashing Day, "Why are clean hands still important?", emphasizes the role of hand hygiene in preventing infections, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Washing, caring, protecting and disinfecting are the components of successful hand hygiene. Find out more about the Global Handwashing Day and the right hand…