Even in developed countries, the severity of infections from poor hand washing compliance still accounts for up to 10% of hospital admissions, and around 200 deaths per day are attributed to hand-spread contamination.
Flu and cold season can quickly ravage a workplace, bringing down revenue, productivity, and a rise in absenteeism. Every year, the flu typically affects between 10 to 20 percent of the population with the average infected person missing around 3 – 4 working days, which adds up to nearly $7 billion in lost productivity annually. … Read more
Today, the World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests wearing face masks work as a normal part of being around other people and says that they should be used as part of a comprehensive strategy of measures to suppress transmission and save lives, while acknowledging that face mask use alone is not sufficient in providing complete protection against COVID-19.
For the last two years COVID-19 has interrupted not only our ability to travel for fun and to see family, it’s also put a stop to business travel. Never ending cancellations of face-to-face meetings, conferences, and conventions can make it feel like we’re not as productive. And while we’ve all gotten used to meeting via … Read more
Every year, 180,000 Australian patients contract healthcare associated infections, which extends their hospital stays and takes up to 2 million hospital bed days. According to Australian Safety and Quality Goals for Healthcare, in one Australian state, the additional costs associated with just 126 surgical site infections are more than $5 million. According to the … Read more
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