Infection prevention begins with fundamentals, and there is nothing more fundamental than hand hygiene. However, there is a lot of confusion in the industry regarding the placement of alcohol-based ...

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective methods of preventing healthcare-associated infections. However, prevention depends on hand hygiene being performed when necessary, and the appropriate ...

Q: When is it OK to wash hands with soap and water and when is it OK to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer? A: “Hand hygiene” refers to a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic handwash, ...

Expert guidance offers updated evidence reviews and recommendations for hand hygiene in healthcare facilities. The guidance emphasizes best practices for implementing and optimizing hand hygiene ...

The CDC released a new report titled “Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care,” which included key recommendations for hand hygiene in the outpatient ...