Integrated Hand Hygiene & Skin Care Program for Healthcare

And the winners of SC Johnson Professional’s Happy Hands Contest are: Khloe I., a grade 4 student at Our Lady of Mercy Elementary School in Burnaby, BC and Kylie C. a grade 8 student at Bayside Middle School in Saint John, NB.  The contest, which promotes the importance of handwashing and sanitizing in K-8 schools, “drew” in nearly 800 student submissions and over 2,500 votes.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hand hygiene is the single most effective action to stop the spread of infection. With healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and infectious diseases posing a serious concern to healthcare institutions nationwide, it’s critical that healthcare workers continue to improve hand hygiene practices. To celebrate this year’s World Hand Hygiene Day “Seconds Save Lives, Clean Your Hands” campaign on May 5, SC Johnson Professional offers tips to help provide effective hand hygiene at the point of care.

While using hand sanitizer is important for preventing the spread of SARS-COV-2, the virus which can cause COVID-19, it's critical to keep regular handwashing with soap in the mix.