Tork Helps Healthcare Professionals Prioritize Hand Hygiene With VR Training

Tork, an Essity brand and the global leader in professional hygiene, has announced its 10^th annual participation in the World Hand Hygiene Day activation with this year’s theme of “It’s Always Hand Hygiene.” The Tork brand is reaffirming its support of hand hygiene best practices for healthcare professionals with innovative and immersive virtual reality training. This training is designed to help healthcare professionals effectively implement hygiene practices and improve adherence to the WHO’s five moments for hand hygiene.

“Proper hand hygiene is a leading measure for infection prevention in healthcare facilities," said Thomas Bergin, Marketing Director, Healthcare, Professional Hygiene at Essity. “Despite recognizing its importance, nearly 80%¹ of healthcare professionals feel they need to improve their hand hygiene practices. We proudly support World Hand Hygiene Day by offering solutions that empower healthcare professionals to deliver quality care and enhance patient safety.”

Tork offers free interactive training that immerses users in a virtual hospital environment, allowing them to practice the WHO’s five moments for hand hygiene on their own hands in real-life scenario. The Tork Virtual Reality (VR) Clean Hands Training and Education is available in multiple languages and highly regarded by participants for its effectiveness and engagement. Virtual reality drives deeper learning and behavioral change in a safe environment – reflecting research that people only remember 10% what they read, 20% of what they hear, 30% of what they see, but 90% of what they do or simulate in action.²

"Recognizing the significance of hand hygiene not only improves safety but also enhances patient confidence," Bergin added. “Nearly 80% of patients report feeling more assured about a facility's cleanliness and care quality when they observe hand hygiene signage.¹ In addition to training, providers can utilize our free customizable signage for their facilities.”

As part of the Tork mission to deliver hygiene for all, Tork also provides advice on dispenser placement to maximize use and offers both products and guides that help healthcare professionals provide safe, hygienic environments and care for patients.

To learn more about how Tork is supporting healthcare professionals with sustainable hygiene solutions this World Hand Hygiene Day and every day, please visit: https://www.torkglobal.com/us/en/for-your-business/tools-training-guides/training-and-guides/clean-care-program/world-hand-hygiene-day.

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About Tork

The Tork brand offers professional hygiene products and services to customers worldwide, ranging from restaurants and healthcare facilities to offices, schools and industries. Our products include dispensers, paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, hand sanitizers, napkins, wipers, but also software solutions for data-driven cleaning. Through expertise in hygiene, functional design and sustainability, Tork has become a market leader that empowers customers to think ahead and improve business outcomes through sustainable hygiene management. Tork is a global brand of Essity, and a committed partner to customers in over 110 countries. To keep up with the latest Tork news and innovations, please visit: www.torkglobal.com/us/en/.

¹ Tork Healthcare Hygiene Survey (2018).
²The Cone of Learning, 2005 (https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-cone-of-learning-Krivickas-2005_fig1_281191978)