The group most in need of hand hygiene
The Huffington Post (Canada) – 05 May 2013
On May 5th, the WHO will be celebrating its annual...
Hand hygiene plea to cut infection rates in Scotland
BBC News – 04 May 2013
Hand washing for 15 seconds at a time is key to preventing infections...
Happy World Hand Hygiene Day – 05 May 2013
HHNZ thanks all district health boards and healthcare workers for making hand hygiene a top priority. Together we are ensuring safer care for patients.
May issue of the Clean Hands Chronicle
We examine how the theory of planned behaviour can support culture change, showcase an editorial from Professor Didier Pittet, and announce the winners of our Clean Hands Champion competition.
"The good news is that hand hygiene rates are improving in New Zealand, but the challenge now is to continue boosting good hand hygiene practice across all health care settings."
Hon Jo Goodhew
Associate Minister of Health"Good hand hygiene practice is essential to prevent the spread of infection. The commitment of New Zealand’s healthcare workers to improving hand hygiene has been impressive to date, and we need to take every opportunity to consolidate and build upon these improvements."
Dr Joshua Freeman
Clinical Lead
Hand Hygiene New ZealandImportance of Hand Hygiene
A new video from the Health Quality and Safety Commission highlights the importance of hand hygiene and how increased awareness is having a positive impact.
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Welcome to the Hand Hygiene New Zealand website
Our message is simple: Clean hands save lives. Hand hygiene is one of the most important measures in the fight against healthcare associated infections (HAIs), making it a key patient safety issue within New Zealand hospitals. Performing hand hygiene correctly at each of the five internationally recognised moments reduces the risk that infectious organisms will be spread between patients on the.....
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