hand hygiene protocols

What are the Key Moments for Hand Hygiene?

The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies five critical moments for hand hygiene in healthcare settings:
1. Before touching a patient
2. Before clean/aseptic procedures
3. After body fluid exposure/risk
4. After touching a patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
These moments are designed to ensure that hands are cleaned at crucial times to prevent the transmission of infectious agents.

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