Training
Educational Resources
Interactive Training
Hand Hygiene Interactive Training Course
This course and promotional materials review key concepts of hand hygiene and other standard precautions to prevent healthcare-associated infections.
Tools for Training and Education
WHO tools for training and education
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.
Educational Slide Sets w/Speaker Notes (May 2003)
Core slides and accompanying speaker notes provide an overview of the Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings published in 2002.
- PowerPoint format [PPT - 27 Slides]
- PDF format [PDF - 27 Pages]
- Slides without notes [PDF - 27 Pages]
Supplement slides provide additional slides that may be used in conjunction with the core slide set.
Other Resources
Hand Hygiene Resource Center (HHRC)
Slide sets and educational aids from the St. Raphael Healthcare system and Dr. John Boyce - Leave CDC
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