Handwashing For Life® proudly created the SaniTwice® protocol in response to a critical request from the military, addressing the urgent need for hand hygiene among a newly recruited Iraqi police force training in the water-scarce desert. SaniTwice gained immediate acceptance, even prior to clinical validation. Two independent peer-reviewed, published studies: first in a controlled laboratory […]
Comparing Pathogen Transfer Rates: Handwash vs. Hand Sanitizer
Well before COVID, the FDA raised the suggested handwash time from “10-15” to 20 seconds. During COVID, the CDC reinforced the 20-second variant but without the science to support the change. Now that the COVID alarm stage is over, can restaurants go back to 15 seconds? There is also a lack of clarity on the […]
Hand Sanitizer: “You Missed a Spot!”
Avoiding the Hyper-speed “Handwash” The hands of Healthcare and Foodservice workers are contaminated frequently, calling for high-frequency handwashing. This is the wheelhouse of ABHS, Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer. In most scenarios, it provides a highly effective alternative to time-consuming soap/water washes. In Foodservice, thanks to the onslaught of Coronavirus, ABHS is increasingly made available to […]
Handwashing Where You Need it
SaniTwice® Raises the Bar for Hand Sanitizer Effectiveness The CDC’s support for waterless hand cleansing during the COVID-19 pandemic has established hand sanitizer as the go-to virus fighter for away-from-home use. Soap and water remains the gold standard but the convenience of the anywhere-handwash drives a much higher level of usage. A related two-step hand […]
A “Smarter” New Weapon To Avoid Norovirus Outbreaks
Convenience Multiplies Staff Compliance and Brand Protection The lock-downs of the past year have protected businesses and institutions from pathogens beyond Coronavirus. For instance, Norovirus headlines have been few but in the proactive spirit of the “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” start preparing for this to change as the public breaks out to dine, […]
The “No-Excuses” Integrated Hand Hygiene Station
Quality, Reliability & Convenience Breed Compliance The latest integrated handwashing hardware innovation delivers unique Norovirus effectiveness along with protection from Coronavirus, Hep A, E-coli, Salmonella… and the common cold. Each component provides synergy in pursuit of the common goal of eliminating cross-infection in schools, HAIs (Healthcare Acquired Infections) and restaurant-driven outbreaks. It’s a dynamic visual […]
Weak Handwashing—Awareness Week
Dramatic Improvements Available in Handwashing Compliance The infamy of poor handwashing compliance is shared by the healthcare and foodservice industries. Both are estimated to be south of 50% of their own policy standards. National Handwashing Awareness Week, December 6-12, was created for the public but for 2020/2021 has a special importance for caregivers, food workers […]
Noro’s New Nemesis in Nursing Homes
Norovirus-effective Formulation Ideal for Long-term Care This timely addition of a convenient, no-touch hand sanitizer with effectivity on Human Norovirus will save many nursing home lives. Norovirus is not often recognized as a killer but it is one of the leading causes of death in nursing homes. Before COVID-19, the CDC regularly reported 380,000 annual […]
Time-Saving Life-Saving Handwash Training
Language-free, Access-free Video for Diverse Caregivers Handwashing For Life® responds to healthcare’s immediate need for caregiver-convenient handwash training by giving them free access to videos created for a culturally diverse crew working in time-crunched conditions. The value of each training minute in healthcare has risen sharply with the COVID-19 response. But the time available has […]
Engaging Staff with the “WHY” for Handwashing
Research Animation Nurtures the Culture Factor for Caregivers & Food Workers A caring culture is a powerful motivator for frontline handwashing. It is the culture, aggregate individual commitment, that most effectively drives compliance through the busiest of situations. This animation of an actual study graphically documents the potential spread of pathogens, including Coronavirus. Yes, this […]
