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Hand Hygiene

Hand hygiene relates to the removal of visible soil and the removal or killing of transient microorganisms from the hands. Hand hygiene may be accomplished using an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and running water. This page has information and resources related to hand hygiene.

Best Practices for Hand Hygiene in All Health Care Settings, 4th edition

This document was developed to provide best practices for the performance of hand hygiene in health care settings across the continuum of care. This includes, but is not limited to, acute care, complex continuing care, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care homes, chronic care, pre-hospital care and home health care.

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Best Practice

The JCYH Program provides education and tools to support health care providers implement hand hygiene programs in their facility to which to reduce health care-associated infections and prevent the spread of infections.

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Published 7 April 2025

Checklist

This checklist provides information on how your work and home life affect your skin and what steps you can take to keep your skin healthy.

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Published 19 Dec 2023

FAQ

Answers to common questions health care providers have about the Four Moments of hand hygiene.

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Published 19 Dec 2023

 

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PHO Rounds: Legionella Risk Management and Investigations in Health Care Facilities

This session will provide a practical overview of public health investigation of legionellosis in health care facilities, including assessment of the epidemiology, potential environmental sources, appropriate clinical and environmental testing, and environmental control and remediation measures.

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Updated 22 Aug 2025
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