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handwashing


One of the hallmarks of obsessive-compulsive disorder is contamination fears and excessive hand-washing. Years ago, a patient with severe OCD came to my office wearing gloves and a mask and refused to sit on any of the “contaminated” chairs. Now, these same behaviors are accepted and even encouraged to keep everyone healthy. This new normal …

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)–Three area hospitals are using modern technology to maintain a healthier hospital environment. All three UnityPoint hospitals in Peoria and Pekin are using Swipesense, a handwashing monitoring system. The hospitals have been using the technology since 2017 and keeps track of times nurses, doctors and other personnel wash their hands when entering and …