DHS Further Analysis Reports No. 100
Data from the 2000, 2005, and 2011 Demographic and Health Surveys. DHS Trend Reports No. 7
Reduce Risk, Protect Health Facilities, Save Lives
Early detection, assessment and response to acute public health events:
Fact sheet
Good hygiene is critical to ensure that healthcare staff provide quality care, reduce the spread of infections, and protect the health of communities. This fact sheet explores the healthcare-related risks of poor hygiene and the critical elements of hand hygiene needed to improve qua...lity of care and reduce negative outcomes of poor compliance (e.g., healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance) in healthcare facilities, and provides recommendations and additional readings for improving hygiene in health settings and achieving a safe, clean healthcare environment.
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