Changing the language on signs that remind hospital workers about hand hygiene could actually affect compliance, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. Researchers found that ...

Five medical organizations are recommending updated best practices for hand hygiene to protect patients and staff in healthcare settings. The recommendations emphasize the importance of healthy skin ...

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant challenge in resource-limited settings, such as Somalia, where hand hygiene is recognized as a primary preventive measure. This study ...

Healthcare-related infections (HAIs) pose a challenge within healthcare systems that face the weight of longer hospital stays and increasing financial expenditures, while Healthcare Workers (HCWs) ...

Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent infections Washing hands correctly for at least twenty seconds improves protection Consistent hygiene habits can protect individuals ...

The course, and associated promotional materials, reviews key concepts of hand hygiene and other standard precautions to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Topics addressed include: What are ...