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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Clean Hands Equal a Healthy Body
December 10th 2010According to Wikipedia, handshaking was practiced as long ago as the 5th century BCE. Thats 25 centuries of passing germs around by hand. People did wash their hands in ancient times. Some religious rituals included hand washing, but its general acceptance varied throughout time and between societies.
