Hand Hygiene
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.
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October 2nd 2025
As the days get colder, with CDC’s school guidance, now is the time for schools to double down on air quality, hygiene, and infection prevention to protect students and staff.
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Clinicians and Hand Hygiene are Partners In the Fight Against HAIs
December 6th 2014The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics are well known - 1 in every 20 hospital patients acquires an infection while receiving medical care in hospitals. The CDC’s most recent estimates blame these healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) for nearly 100,000 deaths annually.
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Wins 4th Annual Medline Pink Glove Dance Video Competition
October 5th 2014The campaigning is done, nearly a half million votes have been cast and the grand prize winner of Medline Industries, Inc.’s fourth annual national Pink Glove Dance video competition is – Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) in Pomona, Calif. The Pink Glove Dance is the only breast cancer awareness campaign that unites thousands of clinicians, breast cancer survivors and communities, to celebrate hope for a cure and honor everyone affected by breast cancer through the joy of dance.
