ICD

Hand Hygiene e-Learning

Hand washing with soap and water is required  when hands are visibly soiled or when contact with spore forming organisms eg. Clostridium difficile

   
Hand washing:  40-60 seconds                          Alcohol-based hand rubbing: 20–30 seconds

Adoption of alcohol-based hand rub is the gold standard in all other clinical situations Hand rubbing is the solution to obstacles to improve hand hygiene compliance