Proper Hand Hygiene Can Prevent Major Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Comprehensive Guide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Proper Hand Hygiene Can Prevent Major Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Comprehensive Guide

Deccan Chronicle  

Hand hygiene is a crucial measure in controlling healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant public health issue, and proper hand hygiene practices can reduce them by at least 35%. High-quality water, sanitation, and hygiene services, along with IPC programs and hand hygiene, can lower HAIs by up to 70%. Proper hand hygiene can prevent all types of HAIs, including central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and surgical site infections (SSI).

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