Hand hygiene

  • About hand hygiene in the healthcare setting

    Read about standards for improved hand hygiene, which is vital in decreasing the risk of healthcare associated infection (HAI) transmission.

  • Bare below the elbows

    Having clean hands is one of the most important ways to prevent infections in hospital, for both workers and patients.

The Mass Gathering Hand Hygiene Guideline (PDF, 111KB) effective hand hygiene information for organisers of mass gatherings.

Last updated: 7 December 2018