The Infection Control Today® hand hygiene page examines the practice of hand hygiene, from the proper methods to adherence among hospital staff. Will greater recognition of hand hygiene’s importance in curbing the spread of infections translate into better adherence among hospital staff and the public? This page features videos that demonstrate exactly how to conduct hand hygiene properly, articles recapping peer-reviewed literature on the latest advances in monitoring and adherence, as well as the popular "Bug of the Month" feature.
August 05, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending August 5.
August 05, 2022
With stress and burnout from staff shortages and the COVID-19 pandemic, infection prevention auditors need to remember kindness and compassion.
July 19, 2022
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in healthcare facilities today.
June 17, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending June 17.
June 16, 2022
The encouraging method used in the facility to raise the percentages was the answer to creating a positive response from the team.
June 15, 2022
The wearable wristband works with location sensors throughout the hospital to track HH and HCW behavior, and then pairs with an app that analyzes individual performance.
June 14, 2022
Health care worker hand hygiene compliance ticked up during COVID, but levels remain low nationwide. A 3-hospital network in Illinois wanted to know why.
June 13, 2022
Trained observers at a pediatric hospital in south Texas relied on the app for hand hygiene observation collections between June 18 and November 30, 2021, and logged a 140% increase in observations collected.
June 10, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending June 10.
June 10, 2022
Despite the emphasis on more improved infection prevention practices, stethoscope hygiene continually falls short, possibly leading to more health care-acquired infections.