Hand-Washing Statistics
18%Â
of Australians say they don’t always wash their hands after going to the toiletÂ
47%Â
of Australians admit they don’t always wash their hands before touching food.
NON-COMPLIANCE IN HOSPITALS
Ensuring proper hand washing in places like hospitals, aged care facilities, and schools is absolutely crucial.
Shockingly, recent data reveals that even in places as vital as hospitals, the importance of correct hand washing is often overlooked.Â
Here are a few common reasons healthcare professionals give for not following good hand-washing practices.
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forget or get distracted
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Frequent entering/ leaving rooms
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Skin irritations from use of products
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The belief that gloves replace hand washing
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Belief in excessive hospital hand washing protocol
We also have our own theories to add to the mix:
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Staff lack understanding of hand washing importance
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Staff unaware of comprehensive hand washing guidelines
Make hand washing training fun and interactive​
Thankfully, as well as knowing about the problem, we have an answer: GlitterBug Potion.
GlitterBug Potion is a training tool used to demonstrate how to wash your hands – simply rub the lotion into your hands, wash as you usually do, and then shine a UV light upon the ‘washed’ hands.
It’s scary, but it’s also super-useful. People don’t easily forget what they see.
