This document provides guidelines for proper hand hygiene in a hospital setting. It explains that hand hygiene involves cleaning the hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub to remove microorganisms acquired through contact with the environment. The goals are to minimize and eliminate microorganisms, prevent the transmission of infections within the hospital from patients to staff and other patients, and support infection prevention and control efforts. Step-by-step instructions are provided for washing hands with soap and water.
This document provides guidelines for proper hand hygiene in a hospital setting. It explains that hand hygiene involves cleaning the hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub to remove microorganisms acquired through contact with the environment. The goals are to minimize and eliminate microorganisms, prevent the transmission of infections within the hospital from patients to staff and other patients, and support infection prevention and control efforts. Step-by-step instructions are provided for washing hands with soap and water.
This document provides guidelines for proper hand hygiene in a hospital setting. It explains that hand hygiene involves cleaning the hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub to remove microorganisms acquired through contact with the environment. The goals are to minimize and eliminate microorganisms, prevent the transmission of infections within the hospital from patients to staff and other patients, and support infection prevention and control efforts. Step-by-step instructions are provided for washing hands with soap and water.