A Collaborative Approach to Targeting Zero Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Focus on Hand Hygiene and Environmental Hygiene: A Patient Safety Perspective

In healthcare settings, the majority of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) occur as a result of the contaminated hands of the healthcare provider or patient; the contaminated environmental surfaces that are common in a variety of healthcare settings; or the contaminated skin of the patient. This Whitepaper reviews how hand hygiene and surface hygiene can help reduce the transmission of pathogens.

• Proper hand hygiene could eliminate up to 70 percent of HAIs
• Thorough surface cleaning and disinfection can reduce the bacterial load on high-touch surfaces
• Proper selection and use of an EPA-registered disinfectant is essential to fight HAIs

**This activity is provided by Infection Control Today, a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15619, for 1 contact hour of continuing education.

Eligible for 1.0 contact hour(s) of continuing education