HAND HYGIENE: PERFORMING ANTISEPTIC HANDWASHING

Course overview

Hand hygiene (also known as hand antisepsis) refers to a set of practices that are at the core of standard precautions, which are first-line infection control measures that also encompass the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safe injection practices, respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette, and proper disposal of contaminated materials. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the purpose of and procedure for performing AH. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.