Personal hygiene
Good hand hygiene is considered the single most important measure to reduce the spread of infection. Personal hygiene is essential to avoid healthcare associated infections. Let ABENA help you with advice on personal hygiene.
Paper towels are more hygienic than dryers
In order to avoid cross-contamination, it is important to exercise good hand hygiene by washing and drying your hands to perfection. In public restrooms, it is common to use an electric hand dryer system. But studies show that hand dryers spread bacteria much more than traditional paper towels.
Hand Hygiene: Protecting More Than Just Hands
In healthcare, clean hands can be the difference between safety and infection. But good hand hygiene isn't just about following a routine - it's about protecting the people in your care. Discover practical tips on how to wash, dry, and disinfect your hands effectively, and why each step matters more than you think.
Take care of your hands and avoid skin problems
Individuals with jobs that require repeated handwashing and hand disinfection are more likely to suffer from dry and irritated skin. Without the right treatment, dry skin can become a negative spiral of itching, eczema and pain.
Personal Hygiene – key in infection prevention
Personal hygiene plays a key role in infection prevention in healthcare. But what is personal hygiene and how do you implement this in practice?
Healthcare-associated infections – and the best ways to prevent them
On busy days, it's easy to skip the routines we all know matter – not out of neglect, but because time is short, priorities shift and there are often more urgent needs to take care of. Still, protection starts with awareness. On this page, you'll learn what HAIs are, how they spread and how to help minimise the risk - for your patients, your colleagues and yourself.