Hand Hygiene Program

Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infections in health care settings. It involves cleaning hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and running water at the right moments and using the proper technique to remove visible soil and kill transient microorganisms. Our evidence-based and theory-informed Hand Hygiene Program provides guidance and practical resources to help health care organizations support consistent hand hygiene and address the practical, environmental and behavioural factors that influence practice.

This program provides guidance, tools and resources to help health care organizations, health care workers, patients, residents, clients and visitors understand and support effective hand hygiene.

Please note that PHO does not print or distribute these materials. These resources can be downloaded and printed locally for use by your organization.