Hand hygiene: Clean hands save lives - 06/2018

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Hand hygiene: Clean hands save lives

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Abstract

This handout describes why hand hygiene is important in the hospital setting, to help reduce the risk of spreading disease to patients, visitors, and health care providers. Patients are encouraged to ask their health care providers and visitors if they have washed their hands, either with antiseptic hand rubs or soap and water.

Author

Infection Prevention

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

06/2018

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General Subject

About UWMC

Infectious Diseases

Specific Subject/Keyword

Hand

Hygiene

Infection Control

Patient Care Procedures and Instructions

Languages

English

Record ID

3524