Hand Hygiene
The Infection Control Today® hand hygiene page examines the practice of hand hygiene, from the proper methods to adherence among hospital staff. Will greater recognition of hand hygiene’s importance in curbing the spread of infections translate into better adherence among hospital staff and the public? This page features videos that demonstrate exactly how to conduct hand hygiene properly, articles recapping peer-reviewed literature on the latest advances in monitoring and adherence, as well as the popular "Bug of the Month" feature.
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Whittington Health Launches New Hand Hygiene Campaign
February 9th 2014Whittington Health in London is stepping up its fight against healthcare-associated infections (HAI) by launching a new campaign to urge people in the hospital to stop and clean their hands. The campaign launched on Jan. 5, 2014.
