Hand hygiene saves millions of lives every year when performed at the right moments during health care delivery. It is also a smart investment that offers exceptional return for each dollar invested. Clean care is a sign of respect to those who seek care, and it protects health and other workers who provide that care.   

Medical gloves are used in health care and are defined as disposable gloves used during medical procedures. These gloves can get contaminated as easily as bare hands and do not protect 100%. When worn, gloves should be removed, for example, after touching a patient and hand hygiene performed immediately as per the four moments of hand hygiene.

Learn more about hand hygiene this week as Infection Prevention and Control will be visiting all medical units to share information on hand hygiene and offer a chance to participate in a prize draw.