ATLANTA — How clean can hands be post-washing? An 11Alive viewer wanted to know more about the germs left behind and what that means for the food we eat. The question: "Is it true that we cannot ...

When Shanina Knighton began pursuing her doctorate in nursing in 2013, she set out to seek evidence to support a theory. She’d noticed that, during the H1N1 pandemic, patient hand hygiene wasn’t ...

Washing hands for 20 seconds with warm water works best. Hafiez Razali/ Shutterstock If hands are visibly dirty, hand washing with soap and water is more effective than using alcohol-based hand ...

Some nursing homes that offer spectacular care will still suffer deadly outbreaks, and some bad homes will be left unscathed merely because they were “lucky,” Dosa said. The entire industry ...

CARSON CITY — Poor hand hygiene is emerging as the No. 1 factor in the spread of COVID-19 in skilled-nursing homes and similar communal care facilities in Nevada, according to initial data state ...

To wash your hands effectively, it needs to be done with clean water and soap. Hands should be rubbed together for at least 20 seconds, followed by rinsing.

It's something we've heard again and again from health authorities in the coronavirus pandemic. Wash your hands. Frequently. With soap and water. For at least 20 seconds. That's an effective way ...

Local Inspectors find hand-washing neglected in NC nursing homes with COVID-19 outbreaks By Carli Brosseau Updated June 15, 2020 1:09 PM ...