Groups update best practices for hand hygiene to prevent infection
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology, in collaboration with AHA and other organizations, yesterday published updated best practices for hospitals to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene based on the latest evidence. Originally published in 2014, the guidance offers recommendations to help acute care hospitals prioritize and implement hand hygiene strategies, engage frontline personnel and monitor performance.
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