The final, revised and updated version of the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care is now available. To access this document, 

To access the Guide to Implementation of the WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy, 

To access the Joint Commission's hand hygiene monograph, 

Hand Hygiene

 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. 

Final WHO Hand Hygiene Guideline Available