Hand hygiene is the primary measure in preventing HCAIs and is the cornerstone of good infection prevention and control (IPC) practice (World Health Organization, 2009). Hand decontamination can be ...

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, in alignment with Leapfrog, wants the highest level of hand hygiene compliance possible, though the organization differs on ...

Five top organizations in infection prevention and control, led by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, created an evidence-based framework to guide facilities in establishing hand ...

The constant flow of patients in and out of the ED with various acuity levels causes frequent distractions and interruptions that may be barriers to infection control activities. 52 A study conducted ...

Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene ... Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections through Hand Hygiene: 2022 Update. Infection Control ...

Hand hygiene is essential for safe healthcare, supporting infection control, universal health coverage, and combating antimicrobial resistance, says WHO. About Careers Internship MedBlog Contact us ...

Coupled with a robust hand hygiene program, LTC facilities have the means to effectively control the transmission of infection in a way that keeps patients happy and healthy for years to come.

Source Reference: Thom KA, et al "Direct gloving vs hand hygiene before donning gloves in adherence to hospital infection control practices: a cluster randomized clinical trial" JAMA Netw Open ...

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on 5 May. In 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorated 17 years of the global “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands” campaign, which ...

While the 2022 hand hygiene practice recommendations from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and Association for Professionals in Infection ...