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PDI Healthcare\u2019s Clinical Science Liaison, Fran Canty, MA, BSN, RN, wrote an article on hand hygiene for Healthcare Facilities Today.<\/p>\n

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Debunking the Assumptions Around Proper Hand Hygiene<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Healthcare Facilities Today<\/p>\n

Author:\u00a0Fran Canty, MA, BSN, RN<\/p>\n

Excerpt:<\/p>\n

The importance of hand hygiene in helping prevent the spread of infection is known throughout the world\u2026 or is it?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In the healthcare setting, the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infection is consistently performing hand hygiene. Facilities have access to hand hygiene products and hand hygiene stations, plus updated technological processes, guidelines and observations.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Additionally, new protocols, programs and products are continuously developed to help raise awareness and increase compliance with the simple \u2013 but critical \u2013 act of hand hygiene.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hand hygiene in healthcare involves not only washing hands with soap and water, but also the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. While soap and water offer a reliable solution for patients, it is not always feasible for all patients at all times.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Read Full Article\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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