Complimentary Touch-Free Hand Sanitizer...
After a group discussion, we have decided to place our “This is Public Health” sticker on the touch-free hand sanitizer located at the entrance of The University Mall in Tampa. The sanitizer is inside the main entrance facing Fowler Avenue. We have placed our sticker on top of the board which advertises the complimentary hand sanitizer. We chose this spot because a public hand sanitizer prevents people from spreading germs, especially in a place that is very public. Having the hand sanitizer at the entrance of the mall encourages people to keep their hands clean at the start of their shopping trip. Sanitation prevents the spread of infectious diseases. Ever since the Swine Flu epidemic, people have been more cautious to make sure they wash their hands regularly to avoid getting sick. The availability of the hand sanitizer to the public allows people to avoid spreading germs. The location of the hand sanitizer is perfect because right when you walk in the mall entrance, the first thing you see is the hand sanitizer, and right when you leave the mall, it is the last thing you see. The availability of the hand sanitizer allows people to avoid spreading germs to others and to themselves.
In conclusion, this touch-free hand sanitizer is a representation of public health becasue it lessens the chances of people contracting and spreading infectious diseases.
Sara, Banireta, Huong
The touch free hand sanitizer is such a great example of public health. I was never aware of how much public health truly surrounds the community until now. When I walk into public places there is most likely going to be an antibacterial hand sanitizer somewhere close and convenient. Keeping ones hand clean is such an easy way to prevent illness and diseases. I having been learning about many diseases in my Survey of Human disease class, and I have found that a common element within the prevention of certain diseases and illnesses is that of washing ones hands. Having hand sanitizers available to the public is such an easy way to help prevent people from sick. I know when I see the hand sanitizers it reminds me to clean my hands. My lifestyle is always “Go, Go, Go!” and having the touch free hand sanitizer right there is so easy and time efficient; it can sometimes get frustrating trying to search for a bathroom to try and wash your hands. Another Public Health example is the sanitation wipes they now have available at grocery stores, such as Publix, Wal-Mart, and Target. This reminds me a lot of the hand sanitizers but instead of sanitizing the hands it is sanitizing the shopping cart. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw those wipes because I can never tell if there is a harmful virus or bacteria on the handle of my shopping cart. People use those carts all day long and may not wash their hands, so it is another wonderful public health measure to prevent people from getting ill.
ReplyDeleteI have always been one to be reluctant to use bottled hand sanitizers which are placed in public places. This is because I knew someone had touched them before me. And more than that they used it BEFORE they sanitized their hands. This is a great improvement for people, just like me, that are paranoid about their health. The same thing applies to soap dispensers in public restrooms. Some have already incorporated that, but I haven’t seen it as much as the hands-free hand sanitizers. This is a great place to make the public aware of public health, and might put a more demand on more hands-free utensils. This also saves a lot of time, rather than pushing a lever for more hand sanitizer, this dispenses just the right amount. This also saves the hand sanitizer, saving it rather than overusing it and wasting it.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good example of Public Health. I never looked at it that way until after seeing your presentation. I try to carry a hand sanitizer in my purse everywhere I go, but sometimes I forget. I always want to make sure there is one available when I go to a restaurant, movie theatre, and the mall. I do a lot of shopping at the University Mall so it’s good to know there is a complimentary touch-free hand sanitizer available to me. I am beginning to see many places investing in hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes too. I recently went shopping at Publix and Babies-R-Us. Both stores had wipes readily available to the customers. The wipes were next to the carts. I also felt that was a good idea. I think companies need to look into getting hand sanitizers in their public restrooms as well. The only place I know that has it available is at my place of employment. The hands-free sanitizer is conveniently placed next to the door. I wash my hands, then after I open the door, I use it because I touched the door handle. Unfortunately, there are some people who still do not wash their hands. Hopefully I will start seeing hands-free sanitizers in public restrooms because I have not seen it anywhere else but at my job.
ReplyDeleteTouch free hand sanitizers are so convenient, I just wish that people would take advantage of this service. Or how you stated in your presentation, I wish mall employees would take more initiative in fixing the dispensers and make sure they are working at all times. Hand sanitizers can control the spread of contagious diseases, therefore preventing wide spread infections and epidemics. I believe the key to public health is PREVENTION! Great job!
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