Learning Objectives
After completing this course you’ll be able to:
- Differentiate between transient and resident bacterial skin flora.
- Define various terms associated with hand hygiene.
- List the sequence of events necessary for transmission of pathogens from one patient to another via the hands of HCWs.
- Discuss the efficacy of various preparations used for hand hygiene.
- Discuss factors to consider when selecting hand-hygiene products.
- List factors influencing adherence to hand-hygiene practices.
- Describe methods used to promote improved hand hygiene.