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BioVigil Announces VigilMax™ Analytics: Robust, Agile, and Flexible Analytics Platform available in an Electronic Hand Hygiene Solution

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

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VigilMax Analytics provides quick access and to your organization's BioVigil and integrated systems activity, allowing you to view and analyze a wealth of data related to hand hygiene.

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VigilMax Analytics provides quick access and to your organization's BioVigil and integrated systems activity, allowing you to view and analyze a wealth of data related to hand hygiene.
Details about hand hygiene opportunities (HHO's), room entries and exits, time spent in rooms and instances of cross contamination are a click away.
Shawn Elkin, Infection Prevention Manager at Kaweah Health, described VigilMax Analytics as making hand hygiene attractive.
VigilMax Analytics is available now and included in all subscriptions of BioVigil's Electronic Hand Hygiene Solution.

Gelo Expands into the Canada Market

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering Gelo's mission to eliminate single-use plastics from everyday products, today the brand announces its expansion into Canada with its partnership with Walmart.

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Founded in 2020, Gelo is reimagining conventional personal care products to eliminate single-use plastics.
Simply, drop Gelo pods in a reusable hand soap bottle, add water, and, in seconds, experience a delightful hand wash without waste.
"We are thrilled to finally offer Gelo in Canada.
This has been one of the top requests by our customers and we are excited to make Gelo available to more people," said Curan Mehra, CEO of Gelo.

3Oe Scientific's Iggy™ Wins Gold International Innovation Award

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

CARMEL, Ind., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aqueous Ozone leader, 3Oe Scientific, was named a 2022 Edison Awards™ gold winner in the Living & Working Environments category for its Iggy™ Hand Hygiene system.

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As a 2022 Edison Award winner, 3Oe Scientific is among the elite group of winners that come from many nations around the world and represent a diverse population of people, products, industries and target communities.
3Oe Scientific is a sci-tech company inventing and advancing new-to-the-world technologies, products, services, and businesses.
"Iggy is the first ever all natural, green, sustainable improvement in hand hygiene technology," said Dr. Thomas Foust, CEO of 3Oe Scientific.
Edison Award recipients represent "game changing" products, services and excellence in leadership and innovation.

Gender Differences Abound in Handwashing Habits

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

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MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. , May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Hand Hygiene Day coming up, Bradley Corporation is sharing gender insights from its annual Healthy Handwashing Survey™. In general, women and men often diverge when it comes to sudsing up.

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MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --With Hand Hygiene Day coming up, Bradley Corporation is sharing gender insights from its annual Healthy Handwashing Survey .
Throughout 2020, 2021 and 2022, Bradley Corp. conducted its survey several times to explore Americans' handwashing habits, concerns about the coronavirus and flu and their use of public restrooms.
Results of the April 2020 Healthy Handwashing Survey showed each gender increased their handwashing frequency, washed more thoroughly and took more time to cleanse their hands.
Flash forward to 2022 and the survey revealed that men had drastically reduced their handwashing frequency by cutting it in half.

New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Electric Hand Dryers, with the Market to Reach $790.1 Million Worldwide by 2026

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Electric Hand Dryers - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Electric Hand Dryers - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
Previews provide deep insider access to business trends; competitive brands; domain expert profiles; and market data templates and much more.
Automatic Electric Hand Dryers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7.8% CAGR and reach US$683.1 Million by the end of the analysis period.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

Hunterdon Healthcare Partners With SwipeSense to Boost Patient and Staff Safety, Reinforce Dedication to Delivering Top Quality Care for its Community

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

These metrics are critically important because hand hygiene compliance is largely recognized as one of the most critical patient safety measures.

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These metrics are critically important because hand hygiene compliance is largely recognized as one of the most critical patient safety measures.
Poor hand hygiene contributes to 1.7 million HAIs annually and 100,000 of those HAIs result in deaths.
Hunterdon Healthcare System (HHS) is recognized as a national model for offering community-focused health improvement that is consumer-centered and driven by a passion for excellence.
SwipeSense is a Chicago-based healthcare technology company on a mission to eliminate harm and waste in healthcare delivery networks through an advanced safety platform.

Vitalacy Increases Customer Footprint with Hand Hygiene Automation

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Clients have seen their hand hygiene compliance rates double just a few months after launching Vitalacy's Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Solution.

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Clients have seen their hand hygiene compliance rates double just a few months after launching Vitalacy's Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Solution.
Meeting the Leapfrog Group's hand hygiene standard encourages the use of electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring or direct observation in collecting compliance data on at least 200 hand hygiene opportunities each month.
Vitalacy is a health and hygiene technology company focused on providing caregivers and patients with a safe and confident care experience through automation.
Vitalacy monitors hand hygiene compliance with real-time reminders at point of care through smart sensors and wearables that improve outcomes and save lives.

Senior Helpers Recognized by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work® as 2021 Best Workplaces for Aging Services for Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, August 23, 2021

BALTIMORE, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Helpers , the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, today announced it has been named to FORTUNE's 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging Services list for the third consecutive year.

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BALTIMORE, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Helpers , the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care, today announced it has been named to FORTUNE's 2021 Best Workplaces in Aging Services list for the third consecutive year.
Senior Helpers was recognized by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work as the top ranked national homecare employer, securing the No.
Senior Helpers was one of the first home care providers to source and ship the necessary PPE to every Senior Helpers location nationwide.
Senior Helperswas the first and remains the only national in-home care provider to be certified as a Great Place to Work.

Over 60% of Americans Trying to Break Unhealthy Pandemic Habits According to a ValuePenguin.com Survey

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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According to a recent survey by ValuePenguin, over half of Americans picked up habits they are trying to kick before heading back to the office.

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According to a recent survey by ValuePenguin, over half of Americans picked up habits they are trying to kick before heading back to the office.
61% of Americans are trying to break unhealthy habits developed during the coronavirus pandemic.Namely, 30% cite too much screen time, 22% cite poor eating habits and 21% cite sleeping too much or too little.
The good news is about two-thirds of Americans (65%) developed a healthy pandemic habit that they plan to continue.
The most common habits consumers will continue are frequent hand-washing, staying connected with loved ones and remaining home when sick.

Soapbox and Surge for Water Announce Partnership to Produce and Distribute Soap to Global Communities in Need, a Solution to Help Serve the 3 Billion People That Lack Proper Handwashing Facilities

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Monday, July 19, 2021

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Access to soap, soap-making training and hygiene training are key ways that Surge works in partnership with local communities to address a lack of water, sanitation and hygiene solutions.

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Access to soap, soap-making training and hygiene training are key ways that Surge works in partnership with local communities to address a lack of water, sanitation and hygiene solutions.
Through Surges model for sustainable solutions and strengthening the local capacity, in 2020 Surge impacted more than 71,000 people in 4 countries.
Soapboxs financial support garners additional movement toward the SDGs, grows Surges global impact and tackles the 3 billion without access to proper handwashing facilities.
With this partnership, we hope to improve access to proper hand hygiene by providing soap, training, and awareness in communities we serve.