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Global Hand washing Day occurs on 15 October of every year. The global campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of hand-washing with soap as a key factor to disease prevention. [2] With proper handwashing, respiratory and intestinal diseases can be reduced by 25–50% [citation needed].
The slogan, 'Safe health workers, Safe patients'", emphasizes the need for a safe working environment for health workers as a prerequisite for ensuring patient safety. Along with this slogan, WHO is proposing the following call for action: 'Speak up for health worker safety!'." [11] Health Worker Safety Charter and World Patient Safety Day ...
This is a partial list of awareness ribbons. The meaning behind an awareness ribbon depends on its colors and pattern. Since many advocacy groups have adopted ribbons as symbols of support or awareness, ribbons, particularly those of a single color, some colors may refer to more than one cause.
Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland: In somno securitas (In sleep there is safety) Association of Veterinary Surgeons in Bulgaria: Culter in manu sapienti vitam dat (A scalpel in a wise hand gives life) Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland: omnes ab omnibus discamus (Let us learn all things from everybody)
Group hand washing for school children at set times of the day is one option in developing countries to engrain hand washing in children's behaviors. [31] The "Essential Health Care Program" implemented by the Department of Education in the Philippines is an example of at scale action to promote children's health and education. [32]
World Health Day 2009 focused on the safety of health facilities and the readiness of health workers who treat those affected by emergencies. Health centres and staff are critical lifelines for vulnerable people in disasters – treating injuries, preventing illnesses and caring for people's health needs. Often, already fragile health systems ...
This is an index of lists of slogans. A slogan is a memorable motto or phrase used as a repetitive expression of an idea or purpose. Business List of Coca-Cola ...
AOHP's goal is to advance the health, safety and well-being of health professionals. Although the health and safety needs of healthcare personnel are similar to workers at large, they face a unique set of hazards. [1] AOHP's major efforts include the annual EXPO-S.T.O.P. survey of sharps injuries and mucocutaneous blood exposures among ...