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Learn how the Arimakougen Hospital works to prevent a norovirus outbreak with Alsoft V

Preparations to Prevent a Norovirus Outbreak

Written on 14 September 2020. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Arimakougen Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Article number: 1
Address: 4663-3, Nagaocho Kozu, Kita-ku Kobe City, Hyogo
Number of beds: 417 (360/Psychiatric care, 57/Long-term care)
Total number of staff: 360 (Psychiatric care), 57(Long-term care)
Number of surgeries: 0
Website: http://www.arimakougen.or.jp/
Introduction text: Arimakogen Hospital is located in the Arima Highlands area of Kobe city. Based on its philosophy, 'To provide medical care and welfare services with love, to cooperate in harmony, and to devote ourselves to creative ingenuity', the hospital offers comprehensive psychiatric care and welfare services. Arimakogen's verdant setting, in 130,000 ㎡ of parkland, features not only healthcare facilities, but also a farm and bird sanctuary, offering a calm and healing environment for patients.
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Alcohol-based hand rub
ウィル・ステラV (Alsoft V)
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Mitsuko Tsuji, Title: Head of the long-term care division. Aoisoranosato Long-term Care Facility., Photo: , Background: 1996: Joined the facility 2001: Qualified as a long-term care support specialist 2008: Qualified as a long-term care health facility risk manager
- Name: Mr. Yuji Fujii, Title: Chief Nurse Ward B2, Photo: , Background: 2003: Joined the facility
Editor note: Many patients receive long-term care, and they assumed that most microorganisms affecting them are brought from outside the facility by staff or visitors. With this in mind, Alsoft V was installed at all facility entrances. We were impressed by the staff determined to prevent the intrusion of pathogens from outside. At the same time, various approaches for improving hand hygiene compliance, such as using a no-touch dispenser or portable product, have been implemented. This prepared environment and heightening the staff's consciousness of the importance of hand hygiene could be two of the most important elements in preventing further infections.
Footnote: 8 April 2011 Y. Yoshida, K. Komatsu, H. Imai Academic Department, Medical Division Saraya Co., Ltd.

Steps taken to introduce Alsoft V - What background led you to consider introducing Alsoft V in your facility? Two years ago, we experienced a month-long outbreak of Norovirus. We devoted a lot of money and effort to contain the outbreak, and the...

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How the Gifu University Hospital improved their rubbing method for surgical hand preparation with Alsoft A.

The Introduction of the Rubbing Method through a Multilateral Approach

Written on 05 October 2020. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Gifu University Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Article number: 1
Address: 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu City, Gifu, Japan
Number of beds: 606
Total number of staff: 1,170 (as of September, 2011)
Number of surgeries: 4,868 (April 2010 to March 2011)
Website: https://www.hosp.gifu-u.ac.jp/eng/
Introduction text: Founded at the beginning of the Meiji Era (the late 19th century), Gifu University Hospital has gained a long history of providing medical care as the leading hospital in the region. Currently, the hospital serves as a central hospital for intractable diseases, officially designated cancer hospital, and advanced emergency medical services centre, offering advanced and high-standard medical treatments. Along with these services, the hospital also offers palliative care to treat the physical and mental distress of patients. The hospital is also dedicated to the development of medical personnel and promotes the improvement of medical care quality, assurance of medical safety, and team medical care. The operation department of the hospital serves as part of the government-designated advanced treatment facility and the central clinical facility of the acute care hospital. It stands by its philosophy of offering an environment where all patients can receive safe, standardized, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care, regardless of whether on planned or emergency occasions. Now we will introduce how the Gifu University Hospital operation department introduced the rubbing method for surgical hand preparation.
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Alcohol-based hand rub

ヒビスコール液A
(Alsoft A)
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Taeko Murase, Title: Chief nurse of the operation department, Photo: , Background: 1989: Began working in the operation department of Gifu University Hospital 1998: Began working on the surgery ward 2006: Became chief training nurse 2009: Became chief nurse of the operation department
- Name: Mr. Katsunori Kakimi, Title: Nursing department member of the Infection Control Committee, Photo: , Background: 2002: Began working in the operation department of Gifu University Hospital 2009: Became a member of the nursing department infection control committee.
Editor note: Recently, the use of the rubbing method has been growing worldwide, and Gifu University Hospital made their transition to this method possible through the initiative of nurses. The hospital eventually implemented and made the entire staff familiar with the rubbing method through a variety of efforts, gaining the help and understanding of doctors. This hospital-wide systematic effort made after SSI incidents led to the need for cooperation from the entire staff. Their self-made and original DVD, "Surgical Hand Preparation Using the Rubbing Method", has been posted on YouTube. We were impressed by their broad perspective and approach of looking beyond their own hospital, sharing it so that other facilities may also use it.
Footnote: August 24, 2011 Y. Yoshida, S. Indo, N. Nozu Academic Department, Medical Division Saraya Co., Ltd.

Steps taken to introduce the rubbing method - What is the background that led you to consider the introduction of the rubbing method? In 2006, a member of the infection control team (ICT) from our operation department performed some research and...

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About the norovirus outbreak countermeasures that Sanda City Hospital takes with Alsoft V.

Hand Hygiene as a Countermeasure against the Norovirus Outbreak

Written on 05 October 2020. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Sanda City Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 1
Address: 3-1-1 Keyakidai, Sanda city, Hyogo, Japan
Number of beds: 300 (general)
Total number of staff: 589 (including contract)
Number of surgeries: 2,561 (April 2010 to March 2011)
Website: https://www.hospital.sanda.hyogo.jp/
Introduction text: Located in Sanda City, Hyogo, Sanda City Hospital has served as the leading hospital in the region since 1949, providing comfortable, satisfying, and heart-warming medical care. It is also a designated training facility for postgraduate clinical training and an institute-designated specialist training facility, and thus contributes to the further development of healthcare.
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Alcohol-based hand rub

ウィル・ステラV
(Alsoft V)
Interviewees:
- Name: Mr. Tomoyuki Nakamura, Title: Infection Control Officer, Assistant Chief of the Nursing Department. Certified Nurse in Infection Control, Photo: , Background: 1995: Began working at Sanda City Hospital 1998: Became Nursing Department ICC member 2007: Became Certified Nurse in Infection Control and started working with ICC 2010: Became Infection Control Officer
Editor note: We were especially impressed by the speed of the initial response, from the confirmation of the norovirus to the consideration of and the determination to use Alsoft V. We must say that the prompt response and staff adherence to hand hygiene protocols resulted in preventing the spread of the norovirus. In addition, placing Alsoft V at the entrance of the hospital, along with the usage instruction panel made by the nursing department administration staff, shows how much the hospital cares for raising awareness of hand hygiene practices among the staff, the patients and their families.
Footnote: April 8, 2011 Y. Yoshida, K. Komatsu, H. Imai Academic Department, Medical Division Saraya Co., Ltd.

Outbreak and the initial response - Please tell us about your countermeasures against the norovirus outbreak last winter. Mr. Tomoyuki Nakamura On January 18, 2011, we confirmed that several patients in one ward manifested diarrhoea,...

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About how the Kitasato University East Hospital prevents skin irritation of its staff with Prime Lotion.

Actions Taken to Prevent Skin Irritation

Written on 05 October 2020. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Kitasato University East Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 1
Address: 2-1-1 Asamizodai, Minami-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
Number of beds: 538
Total number of staff: approx. 800 (excl. temp staff)
Number of surgeries: 1,825 (April 2011 to March 2012)
Website: https://www.kitasato-u.ac.jp/ehp/
Introduction text: Located in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa, Kitasato University East Hospital has three main centres (the Digestive System Disease Diagnosis Center, the Neurologic and Motor System Disease Diagnosis Center and the Psycho-Neurologic Disease Diagnosis Center) and implements various medical treatments from acute to chronic stages. Opened in April 1986, Kitasato University East Hospital has been rooted in the community for more than 26 years. The hospital follows its principles of providing patient-centred clinical practice, high quality and advanced medical care and contributions to the community health.
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Hand care lotion

プライムローション　無香タイプ
Prime Lotion (Non-Fragrance)
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Nobuko Fukahori, Title: Assistant Chief, Infection Control Team. Certified Nurse in Infection Control., Photo: , Background: 1988: Began working in Kitasato University East Hospital; has worked in gastrointestinal medicine, the surgical ward, outpatient dept. and operating theatre 2008: Became Certified Nurse in Infection Control. Full-time infection control team official since 2011
- Name: Mr. Kenichi Shimizu, Title: Occupational Safety Team/Infection Control Team. Assistant Manager., Photo: , Background: 1986: Began working in Kitasato University Hospital; has worked in the medical affairs section and the personnel section 2010: Transferred to Kitasato University East Hospital (In charge of medical safety and the infection control team)
Editor note: Kitasato University East Hospital has addressed hand hygiene with enthusiasm and has regarded hand care as an important component of hand hygiene practice. We were impressed that the hospital supplied hand lotion, as it is an infection control measure and helps reduce the burden on the staff. It is also impressive that the link staff has been active in playing an important role, such as continuous hand hygiene training and environmental contamination evaluation; this includes their quick response to the results of the evaluation.
Footnote: August 30, 2012 Y. Yoshida, H. Endo Academic Department, Medical Division Saraya Co., Ltd.

Steps taken to introduce Prime Lotion - What is the background that led you to consider introducing Prime Lotion? We recognized that skin irritation can cause the colonization of bacteria and can also lead to lower hand hygiene compliance rates....

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About how Kobe Rosai Hospital provides proper hand hygiene with the UD-8600.

Hospital-wide Efforts Toward Thorough Hand Hygiene

Written on 05 October 2020. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Kobe Rosai Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 1
Address: 4-1-23, Kagoikedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo, Japan
Number of beds: 360
Total number of staff: 452
Number of surgeries: 3,141 (April 2010 to March 2011)
Website: https://www.kobeh.johas.go.jp/
Introduction text: Located on the mountainside of central Kobe, Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety Kobe Rosai Hospital is an advanced treatment hospital with up-to-date equipment, which promotes health care for workers. The hospital also exchanges information with private doctors in the local medical society, through clinical conferences and academic meetings. As a leading hospital in the region, Kobe Rosai Hospital provides safe, high-quality medical care.
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Sensor activated dispenser

UD-8600
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Chifumi Suzuki, Title: Community Healthcare Chief Nurse. Certified Infection Control Nurse, Photo: , Background: 1986: Started working at Kobe Rosai Hospital 2004: Became a member of ICT 2009: Became a Certified Infection Control Nurse
Editor note: With the recent rise in hand hygiene awareness, many hospitals have started implementing dispensers. However, Kobe Rosai Hospital has a particularly strong environment of hand hygiene, with automated dispensers next to all patients' rooms, on nurses' trolleys and for nurses to carry on themselves. The hospital also conducts training sessions with ICT, which staff from different job categories attend so that hand hygiene is taught thoroughly, which conveys their hospital-wide awareness of hand hygiene.
Footnote: July 26, 2011 Y. Yoshida, S. Indo, N. Nozu Academic Department, Medical Division Saraya Co., Ltd.

Steps taken to introduce UD-8600 - What led you to consider UD-8600? Ms. Suzuki, Chief Nurse Prior to introducing UD-8600, we used manually operated dispensers, for their sophisticated appearance and ability to retain the chemical...

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About how the Chugoku Central Hospital is pursuing proper hand hygiene with Sanisara W/Alsoft GW.

Pursuing Correct Hand Hygiene Practices

Written on 05 October 2020. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Chugoku Central Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 1
Address: 148-13 Miyukicho Oaza Kamiiwanari, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima, Japan
Number of beds: 277 (General 271, TB 6)
Total number of staff: 469
Number of surgeries: 1,800 (April 2010 to March 2011)
Website: http://www.kouritu-cch.jp/
Introduction text: The Chugoku Central Hospital of the Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers is located in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and opened in 1961 as a sanatorium for patients with tuberculosis. In 1979, it became a general hospital and developed as a core hospital in the community, promoting team medical care. In 2010, it was selected by the Hiroshima Prefecture to be a Designated Cancer Hospital and is currently being developed into a regional core hospital. Together with certified/specialised doctors qualified by medical societies, the hospital is contributing to local communities, based on the philosophy of providing patient-centred, "people-friendly and high-quality medical care".
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Alcohol-based hand rub

サニサーラW
( Sanisara W / Alsoft GW )
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Midori Takahashi, Title: Deputy Head Nurse, Medical Safety Management Office. Certified Infection Control Nurse., Photo: , Background: 1985: Began working at Chugoku Central Hospital 2006: Certified as an Infection Control Nurse
Editor note: We were impressed with the enthusiastic on-site activities led by the Link Nurse Association to improve safety, including infection control, with the aim of providing safe and secure medical care. We believe that thorough awareness of infection control measures, particularly hand hygiene and instructions for donning and removing personal protective equipment, is a regular activity that is essential to prevent healthcare-associated infections and is a major premise for medical safety. We could see that the hospital places special emphasis on education to support medical safety.
Footnote: 24th April, 2012 Y. Yoshida, N. Nozu, T. Koinuma Academic Department, Medical Division Saraya Co., Ltd.

Steps taken to introduce Sanisara W - What is the background that led you to consider introducing Sanisara W? Prior to the introduction of Sanisara W, we used liquid hand disinfectants from other companies. For the liquid hand disinfectants, the...

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SARAYA case study about how Alsoft A was implemented in the Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM), in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Promoting Hand Hygiene with Unique Ideas

Written on 01 November 2022. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM(HCTM)
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol1.pdf
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 2
Address: Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Number of beds: 1,300
Total number of staff: 4,000
Website: https://hctm.ukm.my/en/
Introduction text: Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM (HCTM), provides high-quality medical services to the community and residents in training. The hospital’s predecessor was the Faculty of Medicine UKM, established in 1973, which produced specialists in various fields of medicine and health. HCTM provides comprehensive and integrated training through advanced facilities to both undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and Faculty of Dentistry under the motto “Integrating Learning and Research for the Betterment of Society.”
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Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR)

Alsoft Liquid Hand Disinfectant A
Interviewees:
- Title: From left, Ms. Puan Zurina Mohamad Saleh, Dr. Nur Ayuni Ahamad Faudzi, Dr. Maliha Farah Nurhazirah, Ms. Siti Rokiah Yusof, Ms. Puteri Fairuz Izyan Zainuddin, and Ms. Siti Amirah Ramli., Photo:
Editor note: We interviewed doctors and nurses who work in the Infection Prevention and Control Department. Although their roles in the hospital vary, they work together as a team to ensure thorough infection control and staff education.

Steps taken to introduce Alsoft a - WHEN DID YOU HEAR ABOUT ALSOFT A FOR THE FIRST TIME? I first heard about Alsoft A over 15 years ago. I had heard from other alcohol disinfectant manufacturers that its formulation is excellent, and I was always...

2024 Vol. 1

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SARAYA case study about how Alsoft A was implemented in the Hospital Ampang, in Taman Pandan Mewah, Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, adjacent to Kuala Lumpur.

Continuous Promotion to Increase Hand Hygiene Compliance

Written on 01 November 2022. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Hospital Ampang
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_v2.pdf
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 3
Address: Jalan Mewah Utara, Pandan Mewah, 68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Number of beds: 700
Website: https://hampg.moh.gov.my/
Introduction text: HospitalAmpang, established in 2006 as a Malaysian national project, is located in Taman Pandan Mewah, Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, adjacent to Kuala Lumpur,and provides medical services to the local population. The hospital is a national referral center for hematology care and offers tertiary and secondary medical care.
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Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR)

Alsoft Liquid Hand Disinfectant A
Interviewees:
- Name: Dr. Nur Farhanal Ismail, Photo: , Background: 2012: Joined the facility and began working at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department 2019: Began working at the Infection Control Unit

feedback on Alsoft a - HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT ALSOFT A? Dr. Nur Farhanal Ismail In 2012, I started working at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (O&G) by providing clinical services. I have been using Alsoft A since I started...

2023 Vol. 2

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SARAYA case study about how No-Touch Dispenser TUD-1000 was introduced in the Okazaki City Hospital, in 3-1, Goshoai, Koryujicho, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8553.

Introducing a No-Touch Dispenser Dedicated to Surgical Hand Disinfection

Written on 20 April 2023. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Okazaki City Hospital
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Hand Hygiene
Article number: 1
Address: 3-1, Goshoai, Koryujicho, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8553
Number of beds: 715
Total number of staff: 1,424
Number of surgeries: 5,396
Website: http://www.okazakihospital.jp/
Introduction text: Since its establishment in 1878 as an Okazaki Branch Hospital within the Aichi Prefectural Public Hospital system, Okazaki Municipal Hospital has been a core regional medical facility that has continued to develop with a focus on advanced acute care. "To always strive to be a hospital that is trusted by local residents”. Based on this philosophy, the hospital is actively working to enhance its medical systems, including the introduction of state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment, with the aim of providing the best possible medical services.
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No-touch Dispenser TUD-1000
ノータッチ式ディスペンサー TUD-1000

Alcohol-based hand rub

Alsoft Hand Disinfectant A
ヒビスコール液Ａ１．０％
(Hibiscohol A 1.0%)
Interviewees:
- Name: Mr. Rikiya Sato, Title: Pharmacist, Infection Control Office, Pharmacy /Pharmacist, Photo: , Background: April 2013: Joined Okazaki City Hospital
- Name: Mr. Seiji Sugiura, Title: Certified Infection Control Nurse, Infection Control Office, Photo: , Background: April 1998: Joined Okazaki City Hospital April 2013: Certified as Certified Infection Control Nurse April 2015: Joined Infection Control Office
- Name: Ms. Mariko Hamatani, Title: Chief nurse, Nursing Team, Photo: , Background: April 1991: Joined Okazaki City Hospital
Editor note: The Saraya exhibition booth at the conference of the Japanese Society of Infection Prevention and Control showcases new products every year. It is our top priority to provide you with the proper tools to solve your facility's problems as we did in many facilities this year. In addition to our exhibition booth, we also strive to disseminate information through various media such as our website. Thus, we will do our best to continually bring you new information and innovations that will be of interest to you.

STEPS TAKEN TO INTRODUCE NO-TOUCH DISPENSER TUD-1000 - How are hands disinfected before surgery? In the past, the scrubbing method with antimicrobial soap was used in the hospital. But when rubbing with alcohol hand disinfectant was recommended by...

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SARAYA case study about how Sponge brush contributed in reducing the number of cases of VAP cases in the Cho Ray Hospital, in 201B Đ. Chí Thanh, Phường 12, Quận 5, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000.

Sponge Brush Contributes to the Reduction of VAP Cases

Written on 14 June 2024. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Cho Ray Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol2.pdf
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Oral Care
Article number: 5
Address: 201B Đ. Chí Thanh, Phường 12, Quận 5, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam
Number of beds: 3,200 (As of July, 2024)
Total number of staff: 4,500 (As of July, 2024)
Website: http://www.choray.vn/
Introduction text: Cho Ray Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Vietnam and is located in the southern part of the country. The hospital is under the Ministry of Health and provides special and high-level care for patients while functioning as a training and practical facility for medical students. In addition, the hospital plays a wide range of roles, including providing health checkups for local residents and foreigners and conducting research on the prevention of infectious diseases. As Cho Ray Hospital is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the country, many patients seek care from this hospital every year.
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SARAYA OraCare Oral Care Sponge Brush
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Yen, Title: Head nurse of ICU-C, Background: Work Experience: For 24 years at ICU-C
Footnote: Interview date: March 20, 2024

Steps Taken to Introduce SARAYA OraCare Oral Care Sponge Brush - How were implementing oral care prior to the introduction of the sponge brush? Before the sponge brush was introduced, we used normal cottons to implement oral care. We changed the...

2024 Vol. 2

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Improving Work Efficiency with Saracide Sanitizing Wipes

Written on 11 July 2024. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Cho Ray Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol3.pdf
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Category: Environmental Management
Article number: 4
Address: 201B Đ. Chí Thanh, Phường 12, Quận 5, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Number of beds: 3,200 (As of July, 2024)
Total number of staff: 4,500 (As of July, 2024)
Website: http://www.choray.vn/
Introduction text: Cho Ray Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Vietnam and is located in the southern part of the country. The hospital is under the Ministry of Health and provides special and high-level care for patients while functioning as a training and practical facility for medical students. In addition, the hospital plays a wide range of roles, including providing health checkups for local residents and foreigners and conducting research on the prevention of infectious diseases. As Cho Ray Hospital is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the country, many patients seek care from this hospital every year.
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Saracide Sanitizing Wipes
Interviewees:
- Name: Ms. Ngoc Lien, Title: Head nurse of ICU-D, Background: Work Experience: For 25 years at ICU
Footnote: Interview date: March 20, 2024

Steps taken to introduce Saracide Sanitizing Wipes - Did you ever use ready-to-use disinfectant wipes before the introduction of Saracide Sanitizing Wipes? We had been using a product containing 70% ethanol, spraying it directly onto the environmental...

2024 Vol. 3

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Removing Dirt and Odors in a Veterinary Hospital with Sanipaster

Written on 18 July 2025. Posted in Healthcare Case Study.

Hospital Name: Doc. Love Dog Animal Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2025_vol1.pdf
Facility: Animal Hospital
Category: Environmental Management
Article number: 2
Address: 83/4-6 Chaeng Watthana Rd, Thung Song Hong, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Introduction text: Doc. Love Dog Animal Hospital, located in Bangkok, has been serving the community for over 23 years. This veterinary hospital provides a wide range of services, including veterinary treatment, surgery, a pet shop, and a pet hotel. Its high level of medical expertise and exceptional cleanliness attract not only local residents but also visitors from distant areas. The hospital is also well-known for its extensive selection of dog and cat food, along with other pet-related products, leading to a loyal clientele that has been returning for many years.
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Sanipaster
Interviewees:
- Name: Dr. Paiboon Rungsuriyasilp, Title: Owner of the hospital, Background: A veterinarian in a private hospital. After that, opened his own hospital for 23 years.
Footnote: Interview date: July 19, 2024

Steps taken to introduce Sanipaster S(L) - Why did the hospital become interested in using Sanipaster S(L)? The main issue for our animal hospital was unpleasant odors from pets’ bodies, feces, and urine. These odors, caused by bacteria or other...

2025 Vol. 1

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Excellence in Hand Hygiene Begins Where Strategy, Leadership, and Culture Come Together

Written on 28 February 2020. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2020 Vol. 1
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2020vol1_web.pdf
Authors :
Alexandra Peters, MA, PhD Candidate & Prof. Didier Pittet, MD, MS, CBE
Infection Control Program and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, The University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
References:
1. World Health Organization. "Health care-associated infections FACT SHEET." (NA). Available at: https://www.who.int/gpsc/country_work/gpsc_ccisc_fact_sheet_en.pdf (Accessed: 18th December 2018)
2. Pittet, D. et al. "Effectiveness of a hospital-wide programme to improve compliance with hand hygiene. Infection Control Programme." Lancet 356, 1307–1312 (2000).
3. World Health Organization. "Hand hygiene a key defence in Europe’s fight against antibiotic resistance." (2017). Available at: http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/antimicrobial-resistance/news/news/2017/05/ hand-hygiene-a-key-defence-in-europes-fight-against-antibiotic-resistance (Accessed: 15th December 2018)
4. World Health Organization. "Guide to Implementation: A Guide to the Implementation of the WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy." (2009). Available at: https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Guide_to_ Implementation.pdf (Accessed: 18th December 2018)
5. Grayson, M. L. et al. "Outcomes from the first 2 years of the Australian National Hand Hygiene Initiative." The Medical Journal of Australia 195, 615–619 (2011).
6. S. Fonguh, A. Uwineza, B. Catry, A. Simon & the national hand hygiene working group. "National campaigns to promote hand hygiene in Belgian hospitals: A continuous project." (NA) Available at: https://slideplayer.com/slide/12851324/ (Accessed: 18th December 2018)
7. Magiorakos, A. P. et al. "Pathways to clean hands: highlights of successful hand hygiene implementation strategies in Europe." Eurosurveillance 15, 19560 (2010).
8. Sheldon Stone et al. "Report to the Patient Safety Research Programme: on 'The National Observational Study to Evaluate the Cleanyourhands Campaign (NOSEC)' and 'The Feedback Intervention Trial (FIT)'." (2010).
9. World Health Organization. "World Alliance for Patient Safety: The Launch of the World Alliance for Patient Safety, Washington DC, USA — 27 October 2004." (2018). Available at: http://www.who.int/patientsafety/worldalliance/en/(Accessed: 15th October 2018)
10. Allegranzi, B. et al. "Global implementation of WHO’s multimodal strategy for improvement of hand hygiene: a quasi-experimental study." Lancet Infectious Diseases 13, 843–851 (2013).
11. Allegranzi, B. et al. "Successful implementation of the World Health Organization hand hygiene improvement strategy in a referral hospital in Mali, Africa." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 31, 133–141 (2010).
12. World Health Organization. "Local production of WHO-recommended alcohol based handrubs: feasibility, advantages, barriers and costs." (2013). Available at: http://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/91/12/12-117085/en/ (Accessed: 30th August 2018)
13. World Health Organization. "Web sites promoting WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands." (2018). Available at: http://www.who.int/infection-prevention/campaigns/clean-hands/SLCYH_support/en/ (Accessed: 31st August 2018)
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15. World Health Organization. "WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework." (2018). Available at: http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/hhsa_framework/en/ (Accessed: 15th October 2018)
16. Stewardson, A. J., Allegranzi, B., Perneger, T. V., Attar, H. and Pittet, D. "Testing the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework for usability and reliability." Journal of Hospital Infection 83, 30–35 (2013).
17. World Health Organization. "Support from WHO Member States and autonomous areas: Infection Prevention and Control." (2018). Available at: http://www.who. int/infection-prevention/countries/hand-hygiene/statements/en/ (Accessed: 15th October 2018)
18. World Health Organization. "Private Organizations for Patient Safety (POPS)." (2018). Available at: http://www.who.int/gpsc/pops/en/ (Accessed: 16th December 2018)
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20. Stewardson, A. J. & Pittet, D. "Historical Perspectives." in Hand Hygiene: A Handbook for Medical Professionals 8–11 (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017). doi:10.1002/9781118846810.ch2
21. TEDx Talks. Adapt to adopt | Didier Pittet | TEDxPlaceDesNations. (2016).
22. Fakhry, M., Hanna, G. B., Anderson, O., Holmes, A. & Nathwani, D. "Effectiveness of an audible reminder on hand hygiene adherence." American Journal of Infection Control 40, 320–323 (2012).
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Everyone knows that hand hygiene is vitally important in healthcare, but to date, no one has figured out how to achieve optimal compliance. How does one achieve excellence in hand hygiene? In order to analyze this question, one must first understand...

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Why Should my Hospital use the Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework Proposed by the World Health Organization?

Written on 28 February 2020. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2020 Vol. 1
Article number: 2
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2020vol1_web.pdf
Authors :
Chloé Guitart¹, Camille Bleeker², Alexandra Peters¹, Didier Pittet¹
1. Infection Control Programme and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
2. University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
References:
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2. Haley RW, Culver DH, White JW, Morgan WM, Emori TG, Munn VP, et al. The efficacy of infection surveillance and control programs in preventing nosocomial infections in US hospitals. Am J Epidemiol. 1985 Feb; 121(2): 182–205.
3. Pittet D, Hugonnet S, Harbarth S, Mourouga P, Sauvan V, Touveneau S, et al. Effectiveness of a hospital-wide programme to improve compliance with hand hygiene. Infection Control Programme. Lancet. 2000 Oct 14 ; 356(9238) : 1307–12.
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8. Stewardson A, Allegranzi B, Sax H, Kilpatrick C, Pittet D. Back to the future: rising to the Semmelweis challenge in hand hygiene. Future Microbiol. 2011 Aug; 6(8): 855–76.
9. Pittet D, Allegranzi B. Preventing sepsis in healthcare - 200 years after the birth of Ignaz Semmelweis. Euro Surveill. 2018 May ; 23(18).
10. Karamanou M, Panayiotakopoulos G, Tsoucalas G, Kousoulis AA, Androutsos G. From miasmas to germs: a historical approach to theories of infectious disease transmission. Infez Med. 2012 Mar; 20(1): 58–62.
11. Vermeil T, Peters A, Kilpatrick C, Pires D, Allegranzi B, Pittet D. Hand hygiene in hospitals: anatomy of a revolution. J Hosp Infect. 2019 Apr; 101(4): 383-392
12. Andrew J. Stewardson, Didier Pittet. Historical Perspectives In Hand Hygiene: A Handbook for Medical Professionals. Wiley Blackwell. Didier Pittet, John M. Boyce and Benedetta Allegranzi; 2017. p. 8–11.
13. Allegranzi B, Gayet-Ageron A, Damani N, Bengaly L, McLaws M-L, Moro M-L, et al. Global implementation of WHO’s multimodal strategy for improvement of hand hygiene: a quasi-experimental study. Lancet Infect Dis. 2013 Oct; 13(10): 843–51.
14. Allegranzi B, Storr J, Dziekan G, Leotsakos A, Donaldson L, Pittet D. The First Global Patient Safety Challenge ‘Clean Care is Safer Care’: from launch to current progress and achievements. J Hosp Infect. 2007 Jun; 65 Suppl 2: 115–23.
15. Sax H, Allegranzi B, Uçkay I, Larson E, Boyce J, Pittet D. ‘My five moments for hand hygiene’: a user-centred design approach to understand, train, monitor and report hand hygiene. J Hosp Infect. 2007 Sep ; 67(1) : 9–21.
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18. Pittet D, Allegranzi B, Sax H, Chraiti M-N, Griffiths W, Richet H, et al. Doubleblind, randomized, crossover trial of 3 hand rub formulations: fast-track evaluation of tolerability and acceptability. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2007 Dec ; 28(12) : 1344–51.
19. Claire Kilpatrick, Julie Storr, Benedetta Allegranzi. A Worldwide WHO Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Campaign. In: Hand Hygiene: A Handbook for Medical Professionals. Wiley-Blackwell. Didier Pittet, John M. Boyce and Benedetta Allegranzi; 2017. p. 275–84.
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21. Kilpatrick C, Tartari E, Gayet-Ageron A, Storr J, Tomczyk S, Allegranzi B, et al. Global hand hygiene improvement progress: two surveys using the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework. J Hosp Infect. 2018 Oct ; 100(2) : 202–6.
22. Stewardson AJ, Allegranzi B, Perneger TV, Attar H, Pittet D. Testing the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework for usability and reliability. J Hosp Infect. 2013 Jan ; 83(1) : 30–5.
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24. Kritsotakis EI, Astrinaki E, Messaritaki A, Gikas A. Implementation of multimodal infection control and hand hygiene strategies in acute-care hospitals in Greece: A cross-sectional benchmarking survey. Am J Infect Control. 2018 Oct ; 46(10) : 1097–103.
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Healthcare-associated infections are the gravest threat to patient safety in hospitals worldwide1. By establishing infection prevention and control(IPC) teams and programs, hospitals can decrease healthcare-associated infections by at least 30%2, and...

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Promotion of Hand Hygiene Practice at Schools in Vietnam during COVID-19 Pandemic

Written on 11 October 2021. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2021
Article number: 3
Content Type: World Information
Category: Environmental Management
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2021_web.pdf
Authors :
Duong Linh Trang, MBA Saraya Greentek Co., Ltd.
References:
1. Anh Nhan - Ha Phuong. Ngusi dau tién nhiém COVID-19 (nCoV) & Viét Nam rang 16 xut vién. (Translated) The first case of COVID-19 infection in Vietnam has left the hospital happily. Laodongvn [Accessed March ⑯ 2021] Available from: https://laodong.vn/y-te/nguoi-dau-tien-nhiem-covid-19-ncov-o-viet-nam-rang-ro-xuat-vien-783950.ldo
2. Quang Bang. Jealousy of CoVy. YouTube [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctFSaMVOSkM
3. Quang Bang. Jealousy. YouTube [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://www youtube.com/watch?v=PNYxpcdoN3s
4. Xuan Thach. Tap doan Ecopark trich 5 ti ddng gay quy 14 chén phong dich COVID-19. (Translated) Ecopark Group extracts VND 5 billion to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic shield. Vietnamnet [Accessed March ⑯ 2021] Available fromhttps: https://vietnamnet.vn/doi-song/tap-doan-ecopark-trich-5-ty-dong-gay-quy-la-chan-phong-dich-covid-19-628341.html
5. Nguyén Truang. Ria xe gay quj ing ho phong chéng dich COVID-19 (Translated) Car wash for fundraising for COVID-19 prevention. LAO DONG [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://laodong.vn/xa-hoi/rua-xe-gay-quy-ung-ho-phong-chong-dich-covid-19-794408.ldo
6. Binh Chau, Viét Tién, Bang Van Buong, Quang Tho. Nhiéu dia phuong cho hoc sinh nghi hoc dé phong, chéng dich. (Translated) Many localities et the students out of schools for the prevention of the disease outbreak. Nhandan [ Accessed March ⑯ ⑳① Available from: ~https/nhandan.comynJtin-tuc-giao-duc/nhieu-dia-phuong-cho-hoc-sinh-nghi-hoc-de-phong-chong ~dich-448603/
7. Bio Anh, Nam hoc 2019-2020 han 400 truéng, co so mam non dong cifa vi COVID-19 (Translated) School Year 2019-2020: More than 400 schools and preschools closed due to COVID-19. LaoDongTre Jaodong [Accessed March ⑮ 2021] Available from: https://laodong.vn/ldt/giao-duc/nam-hoc-2019-2020-hon-400-truong-co-so-mam-non-dong-cua-vi-covid-19-866247.ldo
8. Worldometers Info Coronavirus Status Updated in Vietnam [Accessed March 9, 2021] Available from: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/vietnam/
9. Vu Nguyén. Khio sat quéc té ngudi Viét tin tudng chinh phi nhit vé chéng dich COVID-19 (Translated) International Survey. Vietnamese people trust the government most in the fight against COVID-19. uonevn [Accessed March ⑮ 2021] Available from: https://tuoitre.vn/khao-sat-quoc-te-nguoi-viet-tin~tuong-chinh-phu-nhat-ve-chong-dich-covid-19-20200331113100339.htm
10. Tuyet-Anh T.Le, Kelly Vodden, Jianghua Wu, Ghada Atiwesh. Policy Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 11 January 2021; 18: 559.doi: 103390/ijerph18020559.
11. LAnh. Ly mau M F3, sé ting Ma gian céch y lén 21 ngay (Translated) sampling to F3, which will increase the quarantine period to 21 days. tuoitreyn [Accessed March 16,2021] Available from: https://tuoitre.vn/lay-mau-toi-f3-se-tang-thoi-gian-cach-ly-len-21-ngay-20210128160429076.htm
12. Rodion Ebbighausen. How Vietnam k winning its 'war' on coronavirus. Deutsche Welle [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://www.dw.com/en/how-vietnam-is-winning-its-war-on-coronavirus/a-52929967
13. Maya Nguyen. Vietnam's war against COVID-19. The Diplomat [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://thediplomat.com/2020/10/vietnams-war-against-covid-19/
14. Le Phan. Video chd nhan "ATM khu trang” chia sé céch thiic van hanh may (Translated) Video of the owner of “Mask ATM" showing how to operate the machine. tuoitre.vn (Translated) [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://tuoitre.vn/video-chu-nhan-atm-khau-trang-chia-se-cach-thuc-van-hanh-may-20200806110211962.htm
15. Pham VG, Ha Thanh. ATM Gao, nhan ban yéu thuong, lan toa tinh ngudi. tuoitrevn (Translated) Rice ATM, multiplying love and humanity [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://tuoitre.vn/atm-gao-nhan-ban-yeu-thuong-lan-toa-tinh-nguoi-20200412234741985.htm
16. Duyén Phan. Téi da bat khéc & siéu thi 0 déng cia ngués Sai Gon. (Translated) | burst into tears at zero cost supermarket of the Saigon people. tuoitre [Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://tuoitre.vn/toi-da-bat-khoc-o-sieu-thi-0-dong-cua-nguoi-sai-gon-20200421105054853.htm
17. Anh Vu, Gidm Iai sust, gian ng cho hang van doanh nghiép (Translated) Interest rate reduction, debt extension to thousands of businesses. thanhnien.vn [ Accessed March 16, 2021] Available from: https://thanhnien.vn/giam-lai-suat-gian-no-cho-hang-van-doanh-nghiep-185930956.htm

Background The first case of COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus was confirmed in Vietnam on January 23, 2020.1 Quarantining, monitoring, and restricting people in epidemic areas, border closing, medical warnings, and declarations were...

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The Journey of Hand Hygiene in Mubende Regional Referral Hospital

Written on 12 December 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 2
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_v2.pdf
Authors :
Sr. BIIRA IDEREDA KATWESIGYE, Senior Nursing Officer
IPC Member, Mubende Regional Referral Hospital

Introduction Mubende Regional Referral Hospital (RRH) is a 229-bed hospital located in the Western Central Region of Uganda and serves people in the districts of Mubende, Mityana, Kassanda, Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, and parts of Kyegegwa, Kibaale, Sembabule,...

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Event for World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May in China

Written on 12 December 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 2
Article number: 2
Content Type: SARAYA Activity Report
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_v2.pdf
Authors :
Saraya (Shanghai) Biotech Co., Ltd.

May 5 is Hand Hygiene Day, which was launched by the WHO. Every year, as part of this global campaign, Saraya supports hand hygiene awareness activities in various countries. In this report, we would like to introduce two hand healthcare events that...

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SARAYA-Sponsored Event: New York Opera Performance of Semmelweis

Written on 29 March 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 1
Article number: 4
Content Type: SARAYA Activity Report
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol1.pdf

On December 5, 2023, an opera performance sponsored by SARAYA was held at the New York Academy of Medicine in New York, USA, and the performance was shown on YouTube. The opera, by the Brooklyn-based American Opera Project, depicts the life of the...

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Hand Hygiene Across the Globe: The Impactful Journey of the Train-the-Trainer Program

Written on 04 October 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 2
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol2.pdf
Authors :
Hiroki Saito^1,2, Ermira Tartari³, Carolina Fankhauser⁴, Hilda Márquez Villarreal⁵, Didier Pittet⁴
1. Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, St. Marianna University Yokohama Seibu Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
2. Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
3. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
4. Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
5. Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, University of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
References:
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2. World Health Organization. WHO research agenda for hand hygiene in health care 2023-2030: summary [Internet]. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2023. Available from: https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/367527
3. Tartari E, Fankhauser C, Masson-Roy S, Márquez-Villarreal H, Fernández Moreno I, Rodríguez Navas ML, et al. Train-the-Trainers in hand hygiene: a standardized approach to guide education in infection prevention and control. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2019 Dec 30;8(1):206.
4. Estado actual de la aplicación de los componentes básicos de prevención y control de infecciones en la Región de las Américas. Washington, D.C.: Organización Panamericana de la Salud; 2022. https://doi.org/10.37774/9789275324974
5. Saito H, Okamoto K, Fankhauser C, Tartari E, Pittet D. Train-the-Trainers in hand hygiene facilitate the implementation of the WHO hand hygiene multimodal improvement strategy in Japan: evidence for the role of local trainers, adaptation, and sustainability. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2023 Jun 9;12(1):56.

Introduction Hand hygiene is widely regarded as a fundamental aspect of clinical practice, serving as an indispensable measure for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). In 2009,...

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Supporting the World Hand Hygiene Day 2024, 5th May in China

Written on 04 October 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 2
Article number: 4
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol2.pdf

To celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day in 2024, 5th May, SARAYA (Shanghai) Biotech Co., Ltd. in China supported the organization of related events in healthcare facilities for disseminating hand hygiene knowledge, as well as technical information on how...

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Clean Hospitals: a Unique Global Network Improving Healthcare Environmental Hygiene

Written on 11 October 2021. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2021
Article number: 2
Content Type: World Information
Category: Environmental Management
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2021_web.pdf
Authors :
Clean Hospitals team

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW TYPE OF COLLABORATION Since the World Health Organization (WHO) Clean Care is Safer Care program began in 2005, over 130 WHO member states and autonomous areas have pledged their support to prevent healthcare-associated infections...

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The Journey of Searching for an Emollient that Maximizes the Antibacterial Properties of CHG: The Development History of Hibiscohol A

Written on 24 December 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 3
Article number: 2
Content Type: SARAYA Healthcare Hygiene News
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol3.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Koji Kihara, SARAYA Co., Ltd.
References:
1. Shiraishi, T. (2016) 'Correct use of disinfectants-based on the history of disinfectants', Japanese Journal of Environmental Infections, vol. 31, no. 4, pp. 224-229.
2. Kato, M., et al (1987) 'The reasonable time of exchange of the disinfectant solution in a basin on 0.02% Hibitane (chlorhexidine) solution', Journal of Japanese Society of Nursing Research, vol. 9, no. 4, pp. 64-71.
3. Goldenberg, R., and De La Rosa. (1971) 'Correlation of skin feel of emollients to their chemical structure', Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, vol. 22, pp. 635-654.
4. Kihara, K., and Furuta, T. (1986) 'Effect of various emollients on the bactericidal activity of chlorhexidine digluconate', Journal of Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents, vol. 14, no. 12, pp. 597-604.

Conventional hand disinfection involves immersing both hands in a basin containing an aqueous solution of a disinfectant (Shiraishi 2016; Kato et al. 1987). However, this method has several problems, including the following: When the same disinfectant...

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Environmental Cleaning and Healthcare Associated Infection in Asia : A Perspective

Written on 11 October 2021. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2021
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: Environmental Management
Facility: General
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Authors :
Anucha Apisarnthanarak, MD

Infectious Diseases Division, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand
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24. Apisarnthanarak A, Khawcharoenporn T, Mundy LM. Patterns of nosocomial infections, multidrug-resistant microorganisms, and mold detection after extensive black-water flooding: a survey from central Thailand. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2013; 34: 861-3
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28. Apisarnthanarak A, Greene MT, Kennedy EH, Khawcharoenporn T, Krein $ Saint 5. National survey of practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections in Thailand: the role of safety culture and collaboratives. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2012; 33: 711-7.
29. Krein SL, Fowler KE, Ratz D, Meddings J, Saint S. Preventing device-associated infections in US hospitals: national surveys from 2005 to 2013. BMJ Qual Saf 2015; 24: 385-92.
30. Sakamoto F, Sakihama T, Saint S, Greene MT, Ratz D, Tokuda Y. Health care-associated infection prevention in Japan: the role of safety culture. Am J Infect Control 2014; 42: 888-93.

Introduction Contaminated environmental surfaces in patient rooms are a critical component in healthcare-associated infection (HAI) transmission1 and a well-recognised common source of nosocomial outbreaks.2-3 It has also been well demonstrated that...

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Current Situation and Challenges of Nosocomial Infection in Vietnam

Written on 31 December 2020. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2020 Vol. 1
Article number: 3
Content Type: World Information
Category: HAI
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2020vol1_web.pdf
Authors :
Phung Manh Thang¹, Nguyen Van Khoi²
1. Department of Infection Control, Cho Ray Hospital
2. Vice Director of Cho Ray Hospital
References:
1. Antimicrobial Resistance: Tackling a crisis for the health and wealth of nations.The Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, Chaired by Jim O’Neill, December 2014. [Accessed 2019 Sept. 26]. Available from: https://amr-review.org/sites/default/files/AMR%20Review%20Paper%20-%20Tackling%20a%20crisis%20for%20the%20health%20and%20wealth%20of%20nations_1.pdf
2. Giải pháp nào cho bài toán nhiễm khuẩn bệnh viện ở Việt Nam? [Accessed 2019 Sept. 26] Available from : https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/giai-phap-nao-cho-bai-toan-nhiemkhuan-benh-vien-o-viet-nam-20180804060002018.htm
3. Dung LT, et al : Viêm Phổi Bệnh Viện : Ðặc Ðiểm Vi Khuẩn Và Đề Kháng Kháng Sinh In Vitro Tại Bệnh Viện Ðại Học Y Dược TPHCM, hội hô hấp Tp. Hồ Chí Minh, 2017. [Accessed 2019 Sept. 26] Available from: http://www.hoihohaptphcm.org/index.php/chuyende/benh-phoi/388-viem-phoi-benh-vien-dhac-dhiem-vi-khuan-va-de-khangkhang-sinh-in-vitro-tai-benh-vien-dhai-hoc-y-duoc-tphcm
4. Magill SS, Edwards JR, Fridkin SK; Emerging Infections Program Healthcare-Associated Infections Antimicrobial Use Prevalence Survey Team; Survey of healthcare-associated infections. N Engl J Med 2014 Jun 26 ; 370(26): 2542-3.
5. Babich T, Zusman O, Elbaz M, Ben-Zvi H, Paul M, Leibovici L, Avni T; Empirical Antibiotic Treatment Does Not Improve Outcomes in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection: Prospective Cohort Study. Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Nov 13; 65(11): 1799-1805.
6. Patil HV, Patil VC; Incidence, bacteriology, and clinical outcome of ventilator-associated pneumonia at tertiary care hospital. J Nat Sci Biol Med. 2017 Jan-Jun; 8(1): 46-55.
7. Zilberberg MD, Shorr AF, Micek ST, Vazquez-Guillamet C, Kollef MH; Multi-drug resistance, inappropriate initial antibiotic therapy and mortality in Gram-negative severe sepsis and septic shock: a retrospective cohort study. Crit Care. 2014 Nov 21; 18(6): 596.
8. Rollnik JD, Bertram M et al.; Outcome of neurological early rehabilitation patients carrying multi-drug resistant bacteria: results from a German multi-center study. BMC Neurol. 2017 Mar 20; 17(1): 53.
9. Rosenthal VD, et al. International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium report, data summary of 50 countries for 2010-2015: Device-associated module. Am J Infect Control. 2016 Dec 1; 44(12): 1495-1504.
10. Khảo sát thực trạng sự tuân thủ vệ sinh tay thường quy của nhân viên y tế tại bệnh viện tim hà nội [Accessed on Sept. 26] Available from : https://text.123doc.org/document/2309938-khao-sat-thuc-trang-su-tuan-thu-ve-sinh-tay-thuong-quy-cua-nhanvien-y-te-tai-benh-vien-tim-ha-noi.htm.

Background The current situation of nosocomial infection in Vietnam in general, and at Cho Ray Hospital is alarming. Four main healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), namely, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), catheter line-associated bloodstream...

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Saraya Australia Awareness Campaign for World Hand Hygiene Day May 5, 2024

Written on 24 December 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 3
Article number: 3
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol3.pdf

Canberra Hospital, May 5, 2024, Awareness Campaign Saraya Australia's representatives, Mark Davies (general manager) and Nicky Diakanastasis Gunior sales and marketing), were graciously invited by the Canberra Hospital Infection Prevention and Control...

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Living with the Covid-19 Pandemic in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) Countries and Countries Opening Up

Written on 04 March 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 1
Article number: 4
Content Type: SARAYA Healthcare Hygiene News
Category: Outbreak
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_web.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Bonnie OKEKE, Saraya Co., Ltd. Europe, Belgium
References:
- ECDC - Joint ECDC-WHO Regional Office for Europe Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Bulletin https://worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/euro-covid19/
- UK Health Security Agency https://www.gov.uk/government/news/back-to-school-advice-issued-amid-high-levels-of-flu-covid-19-and-scarlet-fever

Countries across Europe have almost completely eased up on preventive, control, and restrictive measures put in place to check the spread of Covid-19 since the inception of the catastrophic pandemic in late 2019 and inflicting over 100 million cases...

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Challenges and Expriences of Handling COVID-19 in Penang Hospital, Malaysia

Written on 04 March 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 1
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: HAI
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_web.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Chuan Huan Chuah, Dr. Kar Nim Leong, Dr. Ting Soo Chow, Dr. Peng Shyan Wong
Hospital Pulau Penang

Introduction Since the first reported COVID-19 case in Malaysia on 25th January 2020, all public hospitals, including Penang General Hospital, have been prepared for the outbreak. Confirmed COVID-19 cases were initially concentrated in Kuala Lumpur...

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The Development of a Long-term Care Infection Prevention Compendium During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Written on 04 March 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 1
Article number: 2
Content Type: World Information
Category: IPC
Facility: Long Term Care Facility
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_web.pdf
Authors :
Elana Kieffer, MBA; Elaine Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN, FIDSA, FSHEA, FAPIC; Carmen Portillo, PhD, RN, FAAN; Mario Rubano, MPH.
References:
1. Soucheray, S. Coroner: First US COVID-19 death occurred in early February. Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy. April 22, 2020. Accessed July 22, 2022.
2. Chidambaram P. Over 200,000 residents and staff in long-term care facilities have died from COVID-19. KFF. February 3, 2022. Accessed July 22, 2022. https://www.kff.org/policy-watch/over-200000-residents-and-staff-in-long-term-care-facilities-have-died-from-covid-19/

Introduction The first recorded COVID-19 death in the United States occurred in a nursing home (NH) in February 20201 – a harbinger of the challenges the long-term care (LTC) sector would face. Since then, over 200,000 residents and staff of long-term...

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Participating in the 1st Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Train-the-Trainers (HEHTTT) at the National Institute of Health Selangor, Malaysia (NIH)

Written on 04 October 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 2
Article number: 3
Content Type: SARAYA Activity Report
Category: Environmental Management
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol2.pdf

About the Event The inaugural Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Train-the-Trainers (HEHTTT), led by Professor Didier Pittet and his team of experts, took place in Malaysia from January 23rd to 24th, 2024. Saraya Co., Ltd. and Saraya Goodmaid Sdn. Bhd....

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The Unique Matching Technology of Disinfectants and Moisturizers: The Development History of Hibiscohol A

Written on 24 April 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 1
Article number: 4
Content Type: SARAYA Healthcare Hygiene News
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2025_vol1.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Koji Kihara, SARAYA Co., Ltd.
References:
1. Taro Furuta, Koji Kihara, Makoto Takechi, Hirofumi Ogase, and Isamu Nagai, "Comparative study of the antimicrobial effect of two alcoholic preparations containing chlorhexidine digluconate on the normal flora and the artificial contaminations of the hands", Antibacterial and Antifungal Agents, 15, 505-510 (1987).
2. Hachiro Tagami, "Evaluation of the measurement of the moisturizing effect of the skin surface", Journal of Fragrances, 56, 14-18 (1982).
3. Koji K.ihara, Yuji Murata, Taro Furuta, and Nobuhiko Higashi, "Effect of various alcoholic hand disinfectants on water content of skin surface", Skin Research,36(3), 349- 353 (1994).
4. Disinfection composition for medical use, US Patent 5017617 (1991).
5. Disinfection composition, Kokoku (examined patent publication) No. 4-33226 (1992).
6. Disinfection composition, Kokoku (examined patent publication) No. 5-63446 (1993).

Cumulative efficacy of the disinfectant of Hibiscohol A Hibiscohol A is an alcohol-based, quick-drying hand disinfectant containing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), as well as the emollients, diisobutyl adipate (DIBA) and PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate (GC)....

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Emerging Disease in Parts of Europe: European Hepatitis A Surveilance

Written on 12 December 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 2
Article number: 4
Content Type: SARAYA Healthcare Hygiene News
Category: Outbreak
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_v2.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Bonnie OKEKE, Saraya Co., Ltd. Europe, Belgium
References:
ECDC - Hepatitis A - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2020 https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/publications-data/hepatitis-annual-epidemiological-report-2020

On 7 December 2022, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) published the 2020 surveillance report on hepatitis A infection across the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) member state. Hepatitis A is an acute infection...

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Participation in the 7th International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC)

Written on 29 March 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 1
Article number: 3
Content Type: SARAYA Activity Report
Category: IPC
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol1.pdf

SARAYA participated as a Gold Sponsor in the International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) held in Geneva, Switzerland, from September 12 to 15, 2023. At the conference, a symposium titled “Hand hygiene: lessons learned from...

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Risk Factors for Postprandial Hyperglycemia and the Use of Low-GI Foods

Written on 29 March 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 1
Article number: 5
Content Type: World Information
Category: Nutrition
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol1.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Yuji Murata, SARAYA Co., Ltd.
References:
1. Ito Hiroshi, メタボリックドミノとは生活習慣病の新しいとらえ方一 <translation> Metabolic Domino - A New Way to View Lifestyle-related Diseases. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2003; 61(10): 1837–1843
2. David J.A. Jenkins et al. Glycemic index of foods: a physiological basis for carbohydrate exchange. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1981; 34: 362–366
3. Christian K. Roberts et al. Effects of Glycemic Load on Metabolic Health and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 2009 Jul; 3(4): 697–704.
4. Yuji Murata et al. 羅漢果配糖体の甘味特性およびその改善 <translation> Sweetening properties of monk fruit glycosides and their improvement. Food Science and Technology Research. The Japanese Society for Food Science and Technology. 2006; 53(10), 527–533
5. Keiko Kondo et al. 糖尿病患者における甘味料「ラカントS」の血糖値、インスリン値に及ぼす影響 <translation> Effect of the sweetener "Lakanto S" on blood glucose and insulin levels in diabetic patients. The Journal of Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition. 2009; 12(1): 41–49
6. Aya Maeda et al. 高アミロース米配合の低GI米による血糖抑制とその意義 <translation> Glycemic control by low GI rice blended with high amylose rice and its significance. Journal of Japanese Society of Clinical Nutrition. 2012; 34(2): 2–7.

While Japan has the world’s longest life expectancy, its incidence of cardiac and vascular diseases triggered by lifestyle-related diseases is increasing. This effect, “metabolic dominoes” (Figure 1), has been introduced in many publications. If one...

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The Positioning of and Challenges for the Administration Department of Healthcare-Associated Infection in the Post-Epidemic Era

Written on 29 March 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 1
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: HAI
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol1.pdf
Authors :
Gao Min, Chi Naixun, Zhang Gangyu, Jiang Xiaoyan, Mu Siyu, Qi Yong
The Healthcare-Associated Infection Administration Office of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
References:
1. Wu Wenjuan, He Lihua, Liu Bo, Wang Li, Lei Han, et al. “Discussion of Nosocomial Infection Management in Cabin Hospitals during the New Coronary Pneumonia Epidemic”, Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration : 320-323.
2. Beijing Municipal Bureau of Health Fever Clinic Group (2003) “Study on the Current Situation and Rational Setting Model of Fever Outpatient Clinics in Beijing during the Post-SARS Period”, Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 24 : 999-1004.
3. Xu Shiqi, Kang Jing, Qin Xianjing, Jiang Nan, Feng Qiming, et al. (2023) “A Study of China’s Fever Clinic Policy Texts from the Perspective of Policy Instruments, 2003-2022, Chinese Hospitals 27 : 45-49”.
4. Wu Baoling, Chen Xiaohui, Lin Peiyi, Jiang Huilin, Gong Hanxiang, et al. (2020) "Development Status and Operational Difficulties of Fever Clinics in China and the Assumption of Constructive Mechanism”, Chinese Critical Care Medicine : 264-268.
5. Huang Xiaohong, Zhou Yueshan, Wu Xiaoheng, Yu Sanming, Chen Ronglin, et al. (2021) “Survey on the Improvement Needs of Medical Protective Clothing in the Background of the Normalized Prevention and Control of Covid 19”, Chinese Journal of Public Health Management 37 : 461-463, 468.
6. Shanghai Expert Consensus Writing Group on Nosocomial Infection Management in the Post-Epidemic Era (2021) “Shanghai Expert Consensus on Hospital Infection Administration in the Post-Epidemic Era (First Edition, 2021)”, Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 39 : 647-655.

Background The Administration Department of Healthcare-Associated Infection (ADHI) was established with the intention of controlling healthcare-associated infection (HAI) and ensuring patient safety. Combined with clinical work, upholding scientific...

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Efficacy Testing of Airborne Surface Disinfection Procedures According to EN17272

Written on 24 December 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 3
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: Environmental Management
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol3.pdf
Authors :
Dr. Florian H. H. Brill, Mr. Henrik Gabriel, Dr. Dajana Paulmann
Dr. Brill + Partner GmbH, lnstitut fur Hygiene und Mikrobiologie
References:
1. Koch, R. Uber Desinfektion. Mitteilungen aus dem Kaiser!. Gesundheitsamte, 1881, Bd. I, Berlin. [Translated: Koch, R. About disinfection. Messages from the Kaiser!. Health Department, 1881, Vol. I, Berlin.]
2. NF T 72-281. Methods of airborne disinfection of surfaces - Determination of bactericidal, fungicidal, yeasticidal, mycobactericidal, tuberculocidal, sporicidal and virucidal activity, including bacteriophages. November 2014. Afnor Editions; France: 2014.
3. DIN EN 17272:2020-06, Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Methods of airborne room disinfection by automated process - Determination of bactericidal, mycobactericidal, sporicidal, fungicidal, yeasticidal, virucidal and phagocidal activities; German version EN 17272:2020. Beuth Verlag GmbH; Berlin: 2020.
4. Steinmann J, Burkard T, Becker B, Paulmann D, Todt D, Bischoff B, Steinmann E, Brill FHH. Virucidal efficacy of an ozone-generating system for automated room disinfection. J Hosp Infect. 2021 Oct; 116:16-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.06.004.
5. Franke G, Knobling B, Brill FH, Becker B, Klupp EM, Belmar Campos C, Pfefferle S, Liitgehetmann M, Knobloch JK. An automated room disinfection system using ozone is highly active against surrogates for SARS-CoV-2. J Hosp Infect. 2021 Jun; 112: 108-113, doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2021.04.007.

Background For over 100 years, airborne disinfection processes have been employed as an alternative to complement manual surface disinfection methods involving spraying or wiping1. The advantage of these airborne methods is that they can potentially...

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SARAYA Supports Global Efforts for World Hand Hygiene Day

Written on 26 November 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 2
Article number: 2
Content Type: SARAYA Activity Report
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: SARAYA Activity
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2025_vol2.pdf

SARAYA proudly supports the global initiative of World Hand Hygiene Day and continues to engage in related activities across various countries. The slogan for 2025's campaign is: "It might be gloves, it's always hand hygiene." In line with this message,...

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The Main Risk Factors for Patient Infection Associated with Endoscopic Examinations in Russia

Written on 04 March 2023. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2023 Vol. 1
Article number: 3
Content Type: World Information
Category: MDR
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2023_web.pdf
Authors :
T.A. Grenkova, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, Leading Researcher
E.P. Selkova, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Chief Researcher
Department of Education, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, G.N. Gabrichevsky Moscow Research Institute for Epidemiology and Microbiology, Russia
References:
1. Hygiene guidelines: Sanitary rules and norms (SanPiN) 3.3686-21 "Sanitary and epidemiological guidelines for the prevention of infectious diseases", approved by the Resolution of the Chief Public Health Officer of the Russian Federation No. 4 dated 01.28.2021 (https://www.rospotrebnadzor.ru/about/info/news/news_details.php?ELEMENT_ID=18781)

Introduction About 14 million endoscopic interventions are carried out in Russia annually, and a few scores of related healthcare-associated infection (HAI) cases are officially registered. The Epidemiological Safety System (ESS) for endoscopic interventions...

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Long COVID-19 Condition or Syndrome: the Selective Aftershock of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Written on 04 October 2024. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2024 Vol. 2
Article number: 2
Content Type: World Information
Category: Outbreak
Facility: General
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2024_vol2.pdf
Authors :
Dr Bonnie Okeke, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Science and Strategic Projects, Saraya Europe
References:
1. Okeke, B. (2023). Living with the Covid-19 Pandemic in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) Countries and Countries Opening Up. HosCom Int. Saraya Healthcare News, 2023 (1):8. Available at: https://saraya.world/images/sections/healthcare/hoscom_international/HosCom_International_2023_web.pdf (Accessed: 30 May 2024)
2. European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (2023), Weekly Bulletin, Communicable Disease Threats Report, Week 24, 11 - 17 June 2023. Available at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/communicable-disease-threats-report-16-jun-2023.pdf (Accessed: 22 May 2024)
3. Tanne, J.H. (2023). Covid-19: US will end public health emergency on 11 May, says Biden. The British Medical Journal, 380, p. 262. Available at: https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj.p262 (Accessed: 24 May 2024).
4. US Department of Health and Human Services (2023). Fact sheet: end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. Available at: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/09/fact-sheet-end-of-the-covid-19-public-healthemergency.html (Accessed: 24 May 2024)
5. European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (2024) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Available at: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv (Accessed 22 May 2024)
6. Mackay, I.M. (2023) Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Australia—worth not(ify)ing. Available at: https://virologydownunder.com/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-in-australia-worth-notifying/ (Accessed:24 May 2024)
7. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) (2022) Incubation period, serial interval and infectious period for the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2: A rapid evidence briefing. Pages 1- 15. Available on: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/650212f05b0738000d029e65/Incubation-period-serial-interval-and-infectious-period-for-the-Omicron-variant-of-SARS-CoV-a-rapidevidence- briefing.pdf (Accessed: 24 May 2024)
8. Lenharo, M. (2023) WHO declares end to COVID-19's emergency phase, Nature, 5 May 2023. Available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01559-z (Accessed: 02 May 2024).
9. World Health Organization (2022). At least 17 million people in the WHO European Region experienced long COVID in the first two years of the pandemic; millions may have to live with it for years to come. News13 September 2022. Available at: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/13-09-2022-at-least-17-million-people-in-the-who-european-region-experienced-long-covid-in-the-first-two-years-of-the-pandemic--millions-may-have-to-live-with-it-for-years-to-come (Accessed: 02 May 2024)
10. Statista (2023) State of health, number of new coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths in Europe since February 2020 (as of January 13, 2023), by date of report. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102288/coronavirus-deaths-development-europe/ (Accessed: 24 May 2024)
11. World Health Organization (2021). A clinical case definition of post COVID-19 condition by a Delphi consensus. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/WHO-2019-nCoV-Post_COVID-19_condition-Clinical_case_definition-2021.1 (Accessed: 23 May 2024)
12. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2023) Long COVID or post-COVID condition. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/ (Accessed: 24 May 2024).
13. World Health Organization (2022). The personal stories behind the establishment of 2 long COVID groups. WHO News Letters 22 September 2022. Available at: https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/22-09-2022-the-personal-stories-behind-the-establishment-of-2-long-covid-groups (Accessed: 24 May 2024)
14. Delaney, Z. (2024) Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, 56, dies after lengthy COVID health battle, Mirror, 5 January. Available at: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/breaking-kate-garraways-husband-derek-31690883 (Accessed:02 May 2024)
15. Reis, A. (2023). How this family of eight overcame long COVID symptoms. Available at: https://www.cognitivefxusa.com/blog/long-covid-sharp-family-story (Accessed: 23 January 2023).
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18. Global Center for Health Security (2023). Every COVID infection increases your risk of long COVID, study warns. Available at: https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/12/27/every-covid-infection-increases-your-risk-of-long-covid-study-warns/ (Accessed: 28 May 2024)
19. Loewen, J. (2023). Natural treatment for COVID long-haulers: know your options. Available at: https://www.cognitivefxusa.com/blog/natural-treatment-for-covid-long-haulers (Accessed: 02 May 2024)
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In the first volume of HosCom 20231, we discussed the return to normal life in European countries that had opened, whether rapidly or gradually, after the prolonged period of lockdown (closed for social and business activities). In discussing the present...

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Infection Control In The Bathroom

Written on 24 April 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 1
Article number: 3
Content Type: World Information
Category: IPC
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
Field to link to full PDF field: HosCom_International_2025_vol1.pdf
References:
1. Chie Shibuya. INFECTION CONTROL 2018. Summer special edition: Environmental improvement ICT manual. MEDICUS SHUPPAN, Publishers Co., Ltd. Osaka. 2028 [Translated] 渋谷智恵編. INFECTION CONTROL 2018年夏季増刊環境整備ICTマニュアル.大阪. 2018.
2. Nozomi Ichie. Bathroom & shower room. INFECTION CONTROL 2020: 29(12): 35-9. [Translated] 市江希. 浴室&シャワー室. INFECTION CONTROL 2020: 29(12): 35-9.
3. Bureau of Social Welfare, Tokyo Metropolitan Government. A self-management manual of environmental hygiene for managers of social welfare facilities. February, 2005. https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kankyo/eisei/yomimono/shakaifukushishisetu/shakaifukushishisetu-manyuaru.html (As of April 12, 2024) [Translated] 東京福祉保健局. 社会福祉施設管理者のための環境衛生設備自主管理マニュアル. 2005年2月. (2024月4月12日現在）
4. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Guideline to Hygiene Management in Bathing Facilities. May, 2022. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11130500/000961757.pdf (As of April 15, 2024) [Translated] 厚生労働省.浴場施設の衛生管理の取引き.2022年5月 (2024年4月15日現在)
5. Safety and Environmental Health Bureau. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Guidelines for hygiene management in public baths. Notice regarding raw food ingredients. 1210. Volume 1. December, 2020. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000704519.pdf (As of April 15,.2024) 厚生省生活衛生局長公衆浴場における衛生等管理要領等について生食発1210第1号.2020年12月. (2024年4月15日現在）
6. Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly. Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Infection control guidelines for nursing care facilities. Second edition. March, 2021. https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/12300000/001048000.pdf (As of April 15, 2024) [Translated] 厚生労働省老健局.介護現場における感染対策の取引き第2版. 2021年3月. (2024年4月15日現在)
7. Tomohiro Inaba. Biofilm and Its Visualization. KAGAKU TO SEIBUTSU. 2014; 52 (9): 594-601. [Translated] 稲葉知大,他.集団微生物学の進めバイオフィルムとその解析技術.化学と生物 2014; 52 (9): 594-601.
8. Shinya Sugimoto. Understanding and controlling the mechanism of biofilm formation. 2020; 98 (6). [Translation] 杉本慎也.バイオフィルムの形成メカニズムの理解と制御.生物工学2020;98 (6).
9. Toorisaka E. Analysis and prevention of biofilm formation. Bull Soc Sea Water Sci 2022; 76: 163-69.
10. Furuhata K. Let's learn about biofilms-evaluation of legionella biofilm-. J environ biotechnol 2022; 22(1): 23-32.
11. Yano T, et al. Analysis and regulation of biofilms in actual environments. J environ biotechnol 2015; 14 (2): 125-29.
12. Ikeda T, et al. Prevention of biofilm formation based on quorum sensing inhabitation. J environ biotechnol 2010; 10 (1): 15-18.

Bathrooms at healthcare and nursing facilities are used by many people. Therefore, it tends to be moist for long periods of time, making it an environment conducive to the proliferation of gram-negative bacteria and mold1,2. Furthermore, dead skin...

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Relevance of UV Disinfection Methods for Hospital Hygiene

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Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 1
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: Environmental Management
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
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Authors :
Elena Kraft¹, Janine Kunzmann¹, Mathias Kunzmann¹, Jorg Steinmann¹, Florian H.H. Brill²
1. Institute of Clinical Hygiene, Medical Microbiology and Clinical lnfectiology, Paracelsus Medical University Klinikum Nuremberg Prof.-Ernst-Nathan-Str. 1 90419 Nuremberg, Germany
2. Dr. Brill+ Partner GmbH Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology Stiegstuck 34 22339 Hamburg, Germany, www.brillinstitutes.com, florian.b@brillhygiene.com
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3. Kraft E, Kunzmann J, Kunzmann, Steinmann J, Brill FHH. Efficacy and benefits of UV disinfection methods in hospitals - implications for hospital hygiene. aseptica 2022;28(2). Hospitals & Hygiene.
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11. Anderson DJ, Moehring RW, Weber DJ, et al., Effectiveness of targeted enhanced terminal room disinfection on hospital-wide acquisition and infection with multidrug-resistant organisms and Clostridium difficile: a secondary analysis of a multicentre cluster randomised controlled trial with cross-over design (BETR Disinfection). Lancet Infect Dis 2018;18(8):845--853. doi:10.1016/sl473- 3099(18)30278-0
12. Sampathkumar P, Folkert C, Barth JE, et al. A trial of pulsed xenon ultraviolet disinfection to reduce Clostridioides difficile infection. American Journal of Infection Control 2019;47(4):406-408. doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2018.09.018
13. B Knobling, A Ulatowski, G Franke, C Belmar Campos, H Biittner, E M Klupp, P M Maurer, F H H Brill, J K Knobloch. Superiority of manual disinfection using pre-soaked wipes over automatic UV-C radiation without prior cleaning. Journal of Hospital Infections 2023 Oct;140:72-78. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.07.017.

Background Approximately 400,000 to 600,000 nosocomial infections occur every year in Germany alonel. These figures illustrate that the prevention of nosocomial infections is enormously important when it comes to patient care in hospitals. The transmission...

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The Role of Decolonization Strategies in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAIs)

Written on 26 November 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 2
Article number: 1
Content Type: World Information
Category: HAI
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
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Authors :
Professor. Sasheela Ponnampalavanar
Infectious Disease Consultant, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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The Landscape of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) The pathogenesis of HAIs involves complex interactions between the host, the pathogen, and the healthcare environment. Patients in hospitals, particularly those who are immunocompromised or...

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SARAYA's Commitment to Combating Ocean Pollution at EXPO 2025

Written on 26 November 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 2
Article number: 3
Content Type: SARAYA Activity Report
Category: Other
Facility: SARAYA Activity
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At Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, as a company committed to environmental responsibility, SARA YA is supporting the BLUE OCEAN DOME, which serves as a powerful reminder of our collective role in protecting the ocean. The BLUE OCEAN DOME is a stunning, innovative...

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Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance in Infectious Disease Hospitals

Written on 26 November 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 2
Article number: 4
Content Type: World Information
Category: Hand Hygiene
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
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Authors :
Dr. Wei Huang
Chief of Infection Control Department, Infectious Disease Hospital of Heilongjiang Province

Hand hygiene is the basis for medical quality and an important part of patient safety. Specifically, ensuring and strengthening healthcare workers' implementation of hand hygiene can reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infection significantly...

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Nutrition Management for the Elderly

Written on 26 November 2025. Posted in Hoscom Article.

Magazine Volume: 2025 Vol. 2
Article number: 5
Content Type: SARAYA Healthcare Hygiene News
Category: Nutrition
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
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Authors :
Satoshi Yoshida, Ph.D.
Pharmacist, Vice General Manager, Product Development Division, Saraya Co., Ltd.
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Introduction The progression of global aging stands as one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century, exerting profound effects on healthcare and long-term care systems, economies, and social security frameworks. According...

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The Importance of PPE in Oral Care Procedures

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Article number: 6
Content Type: Practical Resources
Category: Oral Care
Facility: Acute Care Hospital
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References:
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2. Umetsu, A., et al. (2017). Dispersion of cleaning fluid and investigation of the oral environment during oral care. Journal of the Japanese Society for Environmental Infections, 32(4), 186-192.
3. Okamori, K. (2017). Basic principles of exposure risk and countermeasures during oral care. Infection Control ICT Journal, 12(2), 179-184.
4. Sasahara, T. (2020). Oral care: Infection control procedures for daily resident assistance in residential elderly facilities (1st ed.). Infection Control Research Group, Jichi Medical University.

The oral cavity contains many pathogenic microorganisms, such as Candida Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa1. During oral care procedures, there is a risk of splashing moist biological substances such as saliva and blood. Therefore,...

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