Hand Hygiene Fact Sheets
Hand Hygiene Resources for Healthcare Providers, Patients and Families
Cleaning your hands, either with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand rub, is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick and spreading infections to others.聽 Please read, download, and share these resources to help yourself and others stay safe.
Download the following posters and feedback tools
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Browse the following
- The Need for Better Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
- If Healthcare Provider Hands Could Talk
- Proper Hand Hygiene Technique in Healthcare
- Hand, Skin and Nail Care for Healthcare Providers
- Patient and Family FAQs
Additional Resources from our Partners
Infection Prevention and Control Canada
Government of Canada
- Help reduce the spread:
- Hand washing and staying healthy:
- The benefits of hand washing:
- Handwashing heroes (for kids):
Public Health Ontario
HSO
World Health Organization
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