Editorial DISINFACTS 1|2025 Dr Heide Niesalla Sometimes one anniversary follows the next: after celebrating 100 years of BODE last year, we are once again celebrating a special occasion, which we honour in this issue of DISINFACTS Sterillium® turns 60! Since its launch in 1965, our ’classic blue‘ has become one of the world‘s most successful hand disinfectants. Sterillium® has significantly increased the acceptance of hand hygiene and helped to prevent countless infections. This year‘s HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER Symposium also looks to the future. The hybrid event has two main themes: infection prevention in outpatient care and dialysis, with a special focus on hand hygiene. The focus will be on how to maintain and improve the high standards already in place. It will also look at the future of inpatient care and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. World Hand Hygiene Day is also of particular importance to us this year. This time, the WHO is calling attention to disposable medical gloves - a topic we cover in this issue. You will also find a poster illustrating when it is appropriate to wear gloves and when it is not. Speaking of infection control, new pathogens are on the rise! On the following pages we present some particularly interesting examples. Working together to protect patients and staff - with knowledge, innovation and experience. Enjoy reading! Yours Dr Heide Niesalla, Head of HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER 3
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