Research Presentation at the 2011 Association of Marketing and HealthCare Research Annual Conference.

1. Hand washing for disease prevention: Analysis of Public Facilities Beth Hogan, Ph.D., CHES, Associate Professor Dept. of Management, Fayetteville State University David L. Matthews, B.S. MBA Candidate, Pfeiffer University M. Lyon, M.A., Service Learning Program Manager, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC Presented to The Association for Marketing & Healthcare Research Annual Conference, Steamboat Springs, Colorado February 25, 2011

3. . Hand washing Proven effective in reducing the spread of disease

5. CDC: Wash your hands the right way When washing hands with soap and water: Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available. Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces. Continue rubbing hands for 15-20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend. Rinse hands well under running water. Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet. Always use soap and water if your hands are visibly dirty.

10. Business categories Retail : basically, businesses that sell merchandise or a service, including car dealerships, car repair or parts, clothing stores, pet stores, plant or farm supply stores, bowling alleys, hair stylists, tanning salons, hotels and motels, general merchandise store such as Dollar General, etc. Restaurants: Businesses that sell food; bars are included in this category Grocery stores : Businesses that sell only groceries (Food Lion, Harris Teeter, etc) Department stores : stores that sell merchandise and are departmentalized, such as Macy’s, Sears, Target, WalMart (a combination of retail, grocery, pharmacy or others). Government: Any business that is a government-owned/operated entity, such as a library, school, court house, City Hall, Health Department, Social Services, etc Gas Stations : Businesses that sell gas and/or have a convenience store with public restroom. Health care: Urgent care facilities, medical practices, hospitals, nursing homes, dental practices, pharmacies, etc