Clean hands are one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection. Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) reminds all staff to follow proper hand hygiene practices as outlined IPC-2-12 Effective Hand Hygiene.

From February 2 until February 13, members of the IPAC team will be visiting departments to observe and support hand hygiene practices. Staff demonstrating proper hand hygiene may receive draw tickets, with prizes drawn weekly.

Please remember to wash or sanitize your hands:

• Before patient contact
• Before a clean or aseptic procedure
• After body fluid exposure risk
• After patient contact and contact with the patient environment