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WHO research for hand hygiene in health care 2023–2030: summary

World Health Organisation (WHO) (2023) C_WHO

Hand hygiene is vital for safe health care delivery, yet practices at the point of care remain suboptimal worldwide. A comprehensive research agenda is therefore necessary to improve our understanding of factors influencing hand hygiene behaviour and to strengthen appropriate interventions. This age... more

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5 moments suffisent pour changer le monde: Pratiquez l'hygiene des mains, prévenez la propagation des germes multi-résistants

Organisation mondiale de la Santé (2021) C_WHO

Pratiquez l'hygiene des mains, prévenez la propagation des germes multi-résistants

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Precauciones básicas: Higiene de las manos
recommended

Open WHO; Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2020) C_WHO

La plupart des infections associées aux soins de santé peuvent être évitées grâce à une bonne hygiène des mains - se laver les mains au bon moment et de la bonne manière. Les directives de l'OMS sur l'hygiène des mains lors des soins de santé soutiennent la promotion et l'amélioration de... more

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Precauções básicas: higienização das mãos
recommended

Open WHO; Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2020) C_WHO

A maioria das infecções associadas a cuidados de saúde podem ser prevenidas com a correta higienização das mãos, ou seja, a limpeza das mãos nos momentos corretos, e da forma correta. As Diretrizes da OMS de higienização das mãos nos serviços de saúde incentivam a promoção e o aprimora... more

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Standard precautions: Hand hygiene
recommended

OpenWHO; World Health Organization WHO (2020) C_WHO

Most health care-associated infections are preventable through good hand hygiene – cleaning hands at the right times and in the right way. The WHO Guidelines on hand hygiene in health care support hand hygiene promotion and improvement in health care facilities worldwide and are complemented by th... more

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Précautions standards : Hygiène des mains
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Open WHO; Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2020) C_WHO

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Tools for training and education of hand hygiene

World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

All health-care workers require clear and comprehensive training and education on the importance of hand hygiene, the "My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" approach and the correct procedures for handrubbing and handwashing. The following tools and resources are meant to support bridging the knowledge gap... more

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Making hand washing solution from 5 % liquid bleach

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2015) CC

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Le lavage des mains
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Organisation Mondiale de la Santé OMS (2014) C_WHO

Lavez-vous les mains avec de l'eau et du savon pendant 20 à 30 secondes immédiatement après avoir retiré votre équipement personnel de protection. Si vos mains sont souillées, lavez-les avec de l'eau et du savon pendant 40 à 60 secondes. Vous pouvez utiliser une solution hydro-alcoolique ou d... more

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Hand Washing
recommended

World Health Organization (2014) CC

Wash hands with soap and water for 20-30 seconds immediately after taking off PPE. If hands are soiled, wash hands with soap and water for 40-60 seconds. You may use hand sanitizer or chlorinated water, if soap and water are not available.

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Hand hygiene in health care in the context of Filovirus disease outbreak response. Rapid advice guideline
recommended

World Health Organization (2014)

This document provides a summary of the recommendations for hand hygiene best practices to be performed by health workers providing care and/or support to patients with filovirus infection (Ebola and Marburg viruses).

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How to make clorine solutions from 5 % liquid bleach

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014) C_CDC

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Your 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene (Bed)

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO

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Handwashing for health care workers
recommended

World Health Organization WHO (2014) C_WHO

Poster

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How to make chlorine solutions from 3.5 % liquid bleach
recommended

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014) C_CDC

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Préparer une solution de nettoyage à partir d’ eau de Javel à 3.5 %
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (2014) C_CDC

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Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework 2010

World Health Organization WHO (2010) C_WHO

The Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework is a systematic tool with which to obtain a situation analysis of hand hygiene promotion and practices within an individual health-care facility.