Category Archives: Blog
The Impossible Duality of Direct Observation
Some claim that Direct Observation (D.O.) is the best method to both (A) measure, and (B) change hand hygiene behavior. We assert that D.O. can do one or the other, but not both. (And it does neither particularly effectively, which we’ll get to lat...
Direct Observation: the “Fool’s Gold” Standard
fool’s gold (ˈfo͞olz ˌɡōld): something that you think will be very pleasant or successful but is not. Direct observation is no longer the gold standard in hand hygiene performance monitoring. Direct observation is, rather, the “Fool’s ...
This Process Reduces HAIs by 75%
There’s no question that hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a challenge for medical facilities. All major agencies agree that proper hand hygiene is the cornerstone of infection control. But how can you improve your hospital’s hand hygiene? ...
Hand Hygiene Solutions Attract Attention at APIC
For Clean Hands – Safe Hands, APIC 2017 brought new energy and inspiration to our team. We met so many Infection Control professionals that share our passion for reducing HAIs. This year, more than previously, everyone agreed that direct observatio...
Bucking the Status Quo to Reduce HAIs
There are no quick fixes for Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). Hand hygiene is the cornerstone for reducing HAIs, but improving those practices is not an easy task for hospitals, especially for those that continue to use traditional methods. The i...
New Website
We are happy to announce a brand new website! It’s been a long time coming, but we’re ready to take a new step forward into the future. Clean Hands Safe Hands is always committed to providing access to cutting-edge technology while main...