Since May 5, 2022, there is an international day of action dedicated entirely to the topic of hand hygiene. Because hand hygiene, when performed correctly at the right moments, is one of the most important measures to interrupt chains of infection. Therefore, hand hygiene, especially hand disinfecti…

Pathogens can be transmitted accidentally between patients or healthcare workers, however, surfaces are a reservoir for pathogens, too, and contribute to spreading of nosocomial infections [1]. Therefore, comprehensive environmental cleaning and disinfection are as important as proper hand hygiene t…

The BODE SCIENCE CENTER is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and looks back proudly on a decade of successful knowledge transfer. The future is to be just as successful and with the same scientific standards — but then under the name HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER. The motto "We research for inf…

Background

The effectiveness of chemical disinfectants must be investigated using standardized testing methods in order to classify a product as effective for its intended use according to its labeling. Unlike claims such as "bactericidal," "mycobactericidal," "virucidal," and "fungicidal," until rec…