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CFISD campuses to receive hand-sanitizing stations
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| Hand-sanitizing stations will be available to students in CFISD this coming school year. Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital and CIGNA donated funds to the school district to have the stations installed. |
By VALERIE JONES
Schools can be an infectious playground for many unsuspecting students who don’t realize how easily germs are spread. For many kids, hand washing isn’t at the forefront of their brains while at school. They may not be aware of all the potential infections and germs around them.
According to kidshealth.org, good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, ranging from the common cold to more serious illnesses like meningitis, bronchiolitis, influenza, hepatitis A and most types of infectious diarrhea.
In an effort to create a healthier environment for students, Cy-Fair Independent School District purchased hand-sanitizing stations with funds donated from Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital and CIGNA. The stations will be set up throughout major hallways and cafeterias in every CFISD school campus.
“Hands could be home to thousands of bacteria and viruses that can cause infections such as strep throat or the flu,” said Cheryl Briggs, infection control nurse at CFMCH. “We believe that preventing the spread of infections begins with good hygiene. By helping students practice simple habits, such as hand washing and utilizing hand sanitizers, they can protect their health and fight the spread of infection.”
Each station will be filled with instant hand-sanitizing gel that dispenses automatically. Students hold their hands under the dispenser and the station dispenses the appropriate amount of gel needed to sanitize their hands.
James Nadler, market medical executive for CIGNA HealthCare in Houston, said students will now have ready access to an alcohol-based sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.
“When students practice good hygiene, they are healthier,” said Kelli Durham, assistant superintendent for Communication for CFISD. “Attention to hand washing is also a way students can demonstrate their respect for the health of those around them.”
how germs are transmitted
touching dirty hands
changing dirty diapers
through contaminated water and food
through droplets released during a cough or sneeze
contaminated surfaces
contact with a sick person’s body fluids
Source: kidshealth.org
According to kidshealth.org, good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, ranging from the common cold to more serious illnesses like meningitis, bronchiolitis, influenza, hepatitis A and most types of infectious diarrhea.
In an effort to create a healthier environment for students, Cy-Fair Independent School District purchased hand-sanitizing stations with funds donated from Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital and CIGNA. The stations will be set up throughout major hallways and cafeterias in every CFISD school campus.
“Hands could be home to thousands of bacteria and viruses that can cause infections such as strep throat or the flu,” said Cheryl Briggs, infection control nurse at CFMCH. “We believe that preventing the spread of infections begins with good hygiene. By helping students practice simple habits, such as hand washing and utilizing hand sanitizers, they can protect their health and fight the spread of infection.”
Each station will be filled with instant hand-sanitizing gel that dispenses automatically. Students hold their hands under the dispenser and the station dispenses the appropriate amount of gel needed to sanitize their hands.
James Nadler, market medical executive for CIGNA HealthCare in Houston, said students will now have ready access to an alcohol-based sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.
“When students practice good hygiene, they are healthier,” said Kelli Durham, assistant superintendent for Communication for CFISD. “Attention to hand washing is also a way students can demonstrate their respect for the health of those around them.”
how germs are transmitted
touching dirty hands
changing dirty diapers
through contaminated water and food
through droplets released during a cough or sneeze
contaminated surfaces
contact with a sick person’s body fluids
Source: kidshealth.org
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