WHO Save LIves May 5, 2019!

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May 5, 2019, 8:31:25 AM5/5/19
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 Infection Prevention eNews Letter:
Today is World Hand Hygiene Day
 WHO annual Celebration Save Lives: Clean Your Hands May 5
 "Clean Care for All, It's in Your Hands". 
 
And if we train the children about this life skill they will be healthier and better prepared for careers in healthcare and food production/service. 

Remember, after washing or sanitizing Your hands, you can be confident they are clean only until you touch the NEXT surface!

Help Dr. Will "Spread the word not the germs"! Just for the Health of it!

And of course don't forget our

Infection Prevention Triad:
1. Do Not Touch the T Zone!
2. Handwash Regularly!
3. Don't hesitate to vaccinate!
 
Remember, there are MANY chronic diseases that can be initiated by viral infections; hypothyroid, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, just to name a few. And several types of cancer, as well!

In the  Science of Habit, Dr Jelena Vujcic discusses the two critical components around habit : first, creating a good habit and second, is sustaining the habit. However, sustaining the habit is the more difficult component to achieve!
An article about HCPs (physicians, nurses and others) going to work sick with ILI(influenza like illness) that do not have vaccines.

T Zone Poster
Give them the Tools!
Visual cues and reminders always help change behavior! Yes even healthcare professionals!!

Have Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher "hang around" your healthcare facility nursing or medical school to improve compliance. A culture of accountability works for everyone! 
Help others "Break the habit"! Just for the Health of it!
 
Vinyl repositional wall posters
  to help reinforce the message!
 
Examples: Henry the Hand 4 Principles posters, Do not Touch the T Zone poster, Germs on Your Hands poster, Classroom Weekly Handwashing Charts and Handwashing Instruction Guide posters ALL available!


FREE Posters: Click HERE

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