Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings provides healthcare workers and patients with a variety of resources including guidelines for providers, patient empowerment materials, the latest technological advances in hand hygiene adherence measurement, frequently asked questions, and links to promotional and educational tools published by the WHO, universities, and health departments.
CDC is aware that FDA has issued a proposed rule to address data gaps for certain active ingredients in healthcare antiseptics. Healthcare workers should continue to use healthcare antiseptic products currently recommended in professional and national guidelines including CDC and HICPAC infection control guidelines and consistent with facility policy. For additional information, please see:
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Hand Hygiene Basics
Overview, Basic Concepts on Hand Hygiene...
Hand Hygiene Training
Interactive Training, Educational Resources...
Guidelines
CDC Guidelines, WHO...
Measurement
Measuring Hand Hygiene Adherence...
Promotional Campaigns
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