The Joint Commission’s mission is to “improve healthcare for the public…by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first released formal written guidelines on handwashing in hospitals in 1975. The idea that washing one’s hands reduces the risk of infection has been ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hand hygiene is described by many health care workers as the single most important tool in preventing the spread ...

A systematic review published in April this year, which pooled the results of 28 studies worldwide, identified four main ...

Handwashing has much potential as a method of reducing transmission of disease-causing germs. If done regularly and correctly, especially by people in contact with foods or who interact often with ...

Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing the spread of infections, including respiratory illnesses and drug-resistant superbugs, especially in healthcare settings. Proper handwashing techniques, using ...

Although proper hand-hygiene is considered the most important measure to prevent the spread of infections, nearly 1 in 4 hospitals fail to fully comply with recommended guidelines. But a new guide by ...

Improving compliance with hand hygiene practices has been a challenge in all healthcare facilities including the long-term care (LTC) setting. One of the most common modes of transmission of pathogens ...

Handwashing is essential, as gloves do not replace proper hygiene before and after use Hand hygiene is the foundation of safe healthcare, as highlighted in the 2025 theme Eco-friendly hygiene supports ...

The spread of infections and diseases can be significantly reduced by practicing good hand hygiene. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that dirty hands are the primary means of illness ...