What you can do yourself: basic knowledge of biological agents - Hand hygiene - Hand hygiene
Onderdeel van: Infection Prevention
When Hands are an important means of transport for viruses and bacteria. Most viruses and bacteria are transmitted via the hands. It is important to prevent pathogens from spreading and causing infections. Good hand hygiene helps with this. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified five moments when healthcare workers should disinfect their hands and wash them in special situations. It is good to know that hand disinfection is less stressful for the skin than washing. Practice hand hygiene at the following five moments: before contact with the patient before a clean or aseptic procedure after contact with body fluids…
