We spotlight the importance of hand
hygiene to improve public health, serve as a trusted
resource and raise awareness of leading-edge hand
hygiene and skin health scientific advancements through the GOJO Hand Hygiene Blog.
GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and communication professionals post regularly
and we also get the views of outside experts and
thought leaders in the field. It’s all part of the
GOJO Purpose, saving lives and making lives better
through well-being solutions.
Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
Megan DiGiorgio has worked in infection prevention for almost 15 years. She received her bachelors of science and masters of science in nursing from Case Western Reserve University of Cleveland, Ohio and worked in pediatric nursing until she transitioned to infection prevention. She has served as president and multiple other offices at her local Association of Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) chapter, has presented posters and oral abstracts at national APIC conferences, and has published in several infection prevention journals. Megan began working at GOJO in 2013. In her role at GOJO she helps counsel healthcare workers and healthcare facilities experiencing skin health difficulties related to hand hygiene. She recently became a fellow of APIC (FAPIC) in 2016.
Patient Safety in the Ambulatory Setting
3/14/2019
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
More and more patient care is being provided in the outpatient – or ambulatory – setting due to financial incentives, clinical innovation and patient preference.
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Know the Difference Between a Cold or the Flu
1/24/2019
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
During these winter months, it seems that we all know someone who is sick.
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International Infection Prevention Week October 14th-20th
10/17/2018
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
October 14-20th is International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW). As I reflect on our field, I am so proud of what Infection Preventionists (IPs) have accomplished and our role every day in protecting patients, healthcare workers, and visitors in healthcare facilities.
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Building Partnerships to Improve Healthcare Hand Hygiene Compliance
5/30/2018
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
GOJO Interactive Breakfast Symposium focuses on improving hand hygiene compliance by building meaningful relationships.
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Raising Awareness for the Importance of Hand Hygiene
5/2/2018
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Clinical Specialist, GOJO Industries
Every year on May 5th, we come together on World Hand Hygiene Day to raise awareness for the critical role hand hygiene plays in infection prevention.
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