Clinical effectiveness of alcohol-based products in increasing hand hygiene compliance and reducing infection rates: a systematic review

Metallo-β-lactamases in Gram-negative bacteria: introducing the era of pan-resistance?

“…Isolation or cohorting of infected or colonised patients under contact precautions, hand hygiene among healthcare workers and environmental decontamination are the mainstays for the disruption of further spread within the hospital setting [117][118][119]. Hand hygiene should be practiced before and after contact with each patient, ideally at the bedside [119].…”

Hand Hygiene

“…887,888 The lack of scientific information on the definitive impact of improved hand hygiene compliance on HCAI rates has been reported as a possible barrier to appropriate adherence with hand hygiene recommendations. However, there is convincing evidence that improved hand hygiene through multimodal implementation strategies can reduce infection rates.…”

Prevention and control of infections in the home

“…[8][9][10]12,23 Hand hygiene can be performed by using soap and water or, alternatively, an alcohol-based hand rub. [8][9][10]18,[30][31][32][33][34][35] In the home, hands may be dried with a dry, clean towel.…”