Hand Hygiene

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Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary

An infection prevention concept defining practices used to reduce transmission risk and prevent healthcare-associated infections. It governs hygiene, barrier use, environmental controls, device care, and monitoring processes applied in clinical settings. It does not eliminate infection risk and requires consistent implementation and adherence to documented criteria.

Hand Hygiene

Health & Life Sciences Dictionary
The practice of cleaning hands by mechanical removal (soap and water) or chemical inactivation (alcohol‑based hand rub) of transient and resident microorganisms to reduce pathogen transmission in clinical and community settings.