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.
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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GOJO – 2018 Finalist for the 9th Annual Responsible Business Awards
10/11/2018
By Samantha Williams
Corporate Communications Senior Director, 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
Corporate Communications Senior Director, 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
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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