World hand hygiene day

Each year on May 5, we recognize World Hand Hygiene Day, a reminder that the simplest actions, like washing our hands, play a crucial role in preventing infections and protecting lives.​

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A Global Framework for Safer Practices​

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Germitec is proud to support the World Health Organization (WHO) with the initiative: “My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene”. A framework to guide Healthcare on when and how to clean their hands to reduce cross-contamination risk.​

👉 Discover the WHO training tools​

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Handwashing: A first step to ensure patient safety​

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While hand hygiene is fundamental, infection prevention doesn't stop at the sink.​

Ultrasound probes, when not properly disinfected, can also be a significant source of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)¹. Medical Devices High-Level Disinfection (HLD) is essential to guarantee patient safety and infection control.​

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Germitec’s mission is clear: "Protect patients, healthcare professionals and prevent infections with innovative UV-C High-Level Disinfection devices." ​

Thanks to our patented Yuvee® UV-C technology, we ensure, with Chronos®, Chronos® Max and Antigermix®, High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of endocavitary and external ultrasound probes, TEE probes and ENT endoscopes without operating channel."​

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Together, We Hold Safety in Our Hands​

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This World Hand Hygiene Day, we echo the global call:​
"Clean care for all—it's in your hands."​
By combining proper hand hygiene with effective disinfection practices, we take a powerful step toward saving lives and elevating standard of care.​

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Reference:​
1. Keys et al. (2005). Efforts to Attenuate the Spread of Infection (EASI): A prospective, observational multicentre survey of ultrasound equipment in Australian emergency departments and intensive care units.​

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