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✔ Hygiene solutions support daily patient
care
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✔ No interruptions in care routines
Reliable, compliant hygiene solutions delivered through a full-service rental model for hospitals, clinics and care homes.
Anyone working in healthcare knows: hygiene is not a separate activity or task. It runs through all activities, all day long. Hygiene in healthcare is about preventing infections, protecting (vulnerable) patients and keeping employees healthy and safe. Reliable hygiene measures help reduce cross-contamination and support safe daily routines. Consistent hygiene solutions are fundamental to trusted care environments.
Without cleanliness, no trust: studies show that cleanliness is one of the most important measures of how competent a clinic is perceived.
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In hospitals, clinics and care centers, many people come together. Especially in highly frequented areas of clinics, such as entrance areas, waiting zones or visitor washrooms, hygiene is particularly important, because patients, visitors and staff share the same sanitary rooms and surfaces. Hygiene is therefore one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of infections caused by contact with frequently used surfaces.
In addition to supporting health, hygiene also creates a feeling of safety and trust among visitors and patients. Surveys by Sheffield Hallam University within the British National Health Service (NHS) show that a high standard of cleanliness is one of the most important decision criteria when choosing a clinic. In a study (2007), 54% of respondents named cleanliness as the most important factor, and the quality of washrooms and toilets strongly influenced how positively they experienced their overall stay.
For employees, hygiene provides a sense of control in an environment where not everything can always be predicted. That is why hygiene in healthcare has to be consistent, visible and reliable. Every day, across the entire facility.
Effective hygiene in healthcare helps to:
According to the 2025 NFID State of Handwashing Report, up to 80% of infections are transmitted via the hands. And that is why hand hygiene is one of the most familiar routines in healthcare. It happens dozens of times a day. Before and after patient contact. Between tasks. In treatment rooms, corridors and washrooms. Hand hygiene is one of the most important forms of infection prevention in care homes, clinics and healthcare facilities.
Hand washing or hand disinfection, what should you do and when? In daily practice, both have their purpose:
Hand washing should be performed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It is required:
When hands are visibly dirty
When hands feel sticky
After visible contact with bodily fluids
After using the toilet
After coughing or sneezing
Hand disinfection should be performed on dry hands using an alcohol-based hand rub. It is recommended:
Before and after patient contact
Before clean / aseptic procedures
After body fluid exposure risk
After contact with patient surroundings
Before putting on gloves and after removing gloves
Frequent hand washing and disinfection can put significant strain on the skin. Dryness, irritation and small cracks are common, especially for healthcare staff. When hands become uncomfortable or damaged, sticking to consistent hand hygiene can become more difficult.
Skin-friendly formulations, pH-neutral products and allergen-reduced solutions help support staff who rely on their hands throughout the working day. The CWS Hygiene skin protection plan can support this.
Touch-free dispensers reduce unnecessary contact and help lower the risk of cross-contamination. That’s why they have become standard in many healthcare environments.
In addition to being more hygienic, touch-free dispensers are also much easier to use for patients, visitors, staff and people with limited mobility. Especially in high-traffic areas where many different people pass through each day.
Drying the hands is the final step after washing. One that is often skipped, but actually essential. Wet hands can transmit up to 1,000 times more bacteria and microorganisms than dry hands, increasing the risk of contamination.
In healthcare environments, hand drying solutions need to be:
The importance of good hand hygiene is clear. But did you know that hygiene in healthcare does not start at the washbasin? It starts at the entrance.
Dirt and moisture brought in from outside can spread quickly throughout a building. Wet floors increase the risk of slips and falls. And a neglected entrance creates the wrong first impression.
Well-placed entrance mats help reduce these risks and can lower a building’s cleaning costs by up to 70%. With the floor mat service from CWS Hygiene, you always have well-functioning dust control mats in your entrance area, supporting overall hygiene throughout the building.
Healthcare hygiene works best when solutions across the facility support each other.
Hygiene management in healthcare is all about consistency under pressure. When usage varies and routines are strict, transparency and reliable service make day-to-day operations easier.
Clinics and hospitals often have multiple washrooms across different floors or wings, making manual checks inefficient.
The CWS smartMate IoT solution provides real-time insights into fill levels and service needs via the dashboard or app. Complaints are prevented, staff time is saved and consistent availability of hygiene products is ensured.
CWS Hygiene works with a full-service rental model designed for healthcare environments. This includes:
The result is hygiene that works, relieves and supports healthcare staff, rather than adding to their workload.
Frequently asked questions about hygiene in healthcare
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