Workplace hygiene specialist Tork has launched two free online training solutions for care home staff.
Tork cleaning training for long term care homes aims to provide staff with the tools and knowledge they need to carry out cleaning tasks according to the best recommendations, while Tork clean hands training for long term care homes equips them with the day-to-day skills they require to secure hand hygiene at every moment.
Tork offers a range of solutions designed to support residents who may have limited strength or lack the dexterity to operate standard washroom dispensers or tear off a length of tissue from a conventional roll. For example, the Tork Skincare Dispenser requires a particularly low push force and has been certified as ‘Easy to use’ by the Swedish Rheumatism Association, while the Tork Folded Toilet Paper Dispenser allows the resident to access toilet tissue with one hand and with no tearing required, since the paper is given out in individual sheets.
Thomas Bergin, marketing director of healthcare and professional hygiene at Tork parent company Essity, said: “Our latest research reveals that 58 per cent of cleaning staff in care homes say they find it challenging to follow all the required steps and tasks in cleaning guidelines, and 68 per cent of employees claim they would like to receive better and more interactive training in hand hygiene.
“Our state-of-the art educational programmes are designed to meet these expectations and offer an interactive learning experience to achieve improved outcomes and a positive behavioural change.
“Increased pressures on staff after the COVID-19 pandemic has left many long-term care facilities feeling challenged, and today’s high staff turnover can have an impact on the quality and consistency of care.
“As a result, care facilities are seeking cost-effective hygiene solutions that reduce the risk of infection and virus transmission while maintaining an ‘at-home’ feel and resident independence. Tork hygiene solutions can easily be integrated into a nursing home or assisted living facility and can quickly improve hygiene management efficiency. And this means staff can spend more time providing better care and create a safer, happier home for residents.”
