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Hand hygiene definition

Hand hygiene means either of the following:
Hand hygiene means the cleaning and/or disinfecting of one’s hands by using standard handwashing methods with soap and running water or an alcohol-based hand rub that is at least 60% alcohol.
Hand hygiene means the general term that applies to:

Examples of Hand hygiene in a sentence

  • Hand hygiene relates to the removal of visible soil and removal or killing of transient microorganisms from the hands.

  • Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention and will need to be practiced widely in entertainment industry work environments.

  • Hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene is paramount due to the nature of exercising and the way people breathe as a result.

  • Hand hygiene with soap and water – done correctly – removes organisms.

  • Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.

  • Hand hygiene, personal protective equipment and appropriate waste disposal systems are in place throughout the facility.

  • Follow the HSE guidelines on handwashing: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/how-to-wash-your-hands.html Hand hygiene can be achieved by hand washing or use of a hand sanitiser (when hands look clean).

  • Hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand sanitizer – correctly applied – kills organisms in seconds.

  • Follow the HSE guidelines on handwashing:https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/how-to-wash-your-hands.html Hand hygiene can be achieved by hand washing or use of a hand sanitiser (when hands look clean).

  • Hand hygiene can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics and are becoming difficult, if not impossible, to treat.


More Definitions of Hand hygiene

Hand hygiene means handwashing, antiseptic hand wash, or antiseptic hand or surgical hand antisepsis.
Hand hygiene means the use of soap and water when hands are visibly soiled; or use of an alcohol-based hand rub.
Hand hygiene means hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis. Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-care Settings: Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/ IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR); October 25, 2002; 51 RRl6); 1-44.
Hand hygiene means handwashing, antiseptic hand wash, or antiseptic hand or

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