We serve as a trusted resource for the latest news and helpful information related to skin health and surface hygiene advancements. GOJO microbiologists, scientists,
nurses and other 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.
Reducing our Chemical Footprint Also Advances the GOJO Purpose
4/22/2019
By Dylan Beach
Sustainability Senior Manager, GOJO Industries
During the 1940s in Akron, Ohio, many factories were converted from making rubber tires to making goods for the war effort. During this time, GOJO co-founder Goldie Lippman worked in a rubber factory that made rubber life rafts for the Allied troops.
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Patient Safety in the Ambulatory Setting
3/14/2019
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Clinical Manager, 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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How Can You Keep Your Hands Healthy During the Winter Months?
2/19/2019
By Srini Venkatesh
Former Chief Science Officer & Vice President, GOJO Industries
During the winter months it is important to keep your hands healthy. The skin on your hands is an excellent protective barrier and nature has designed it to be the first line of defense against infection causing germs. The outermost layer on the skin, the stratum corneum, fends off the germs and keeps the skin hydrated. Since cold air carries less water vapor, your hands can get chapped and the protective function of the skin may be compromised. So what can you do to keep your skin from drying out in the cold weather?
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GOJO Wooster Campus – Powered by Renewable Energy
1/22/2019
By Tom Marting
Former Facilities, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Director, GOJO Industries
GOJO has achieved one of its 2020 Sustainable Value Strategies and Goals – two years early.
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Know the Facts About Antibiotics
11/12/2018
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
In observance of Antibiotic Awareness Week taking place from November 12-18, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will raise awareness and understanding to the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use among the public, health workers, and policy makers.
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International Infection Prevention Week October 14th-20th
10/17/2018
By Megan J. DiGiorgio, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Senior Clinical Manager, 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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GOJO – 2018 Finalist for the 9th Annual Responsible Business Awards
10/11/2018
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
The GOJO Purpose, Saving Lives and Making Life Better Through Well-Being Solutions, inspires our commitment to sustainability leadership and to use this commitment as a driver of innovation that improves the lives of those we touch. We put considerable effort into understanding and proactively managing the social, environmental, and economic impacts of our business on society and the environment as new needs and challenges emerge to create a healthy today and a healthy tomorrow.
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Three Ways to Kick Off the School Year on a Healthy Note
8/23/2018
By Samantha Williams
Strategic Communications Vice President, GOJO Industries
We oftentimes hear, “Back to school. Back to germs.” But, as the new school year begins, that doesn’t have to be the case. Instead, let’s focus on steps we can take to have a healthy school year.
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Good Hand Hygiene Habits for Contact Lens Wearers
8/8/2018
By Srini Venkatesh
Former Chief Science Officer & Vice President, GOJO Industries
Many Americans suffer from vision problems. Advancements in medical science have allowed us to correct these issues using eye glasses, contact lenses, and laser eye surgery. While contact lenses provide many benefits, improper handling and cleaning of contact lenses can lead to eye infections. The best way to help reduce this risk, whether you wear hard (rigid gas permeable) or soft lenses, is to practice good hand hygiene habits and clean and disinfect your lenses and supplies.
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Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Do Not Create Superbugs
8/3/2018
By Jim Arbogast, Ph.D.
Hygiene Sciences and Public Health Advancements Vice President, GOJO Industries
A recent study in Science Translational Medicine is causing concern amongst public health thought leaders because it is misleading, applying results inappropriately to (ethyl) alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The study tested efficacy of isopropanol (isopropyl) alcohol in a 23% concentration, whereby hand sanitizers typically use ethyl alcohol in a 70% concentration.
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