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Guideline

Guidelines for Hand Hygiene

June 1, 2016

Purpose

Effective June 2016

This document was developed collaboratively by the Alberta College of Pharmacy, the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

Hand hygiene is the most effective way of preventing the transmission of healthcare associated infection (HAI) to patients, staff, and visitors in all healthcare settings. Effective hand hygiene programs include proper training and education on policies, procedures, and practices that are reviewed on a regular basis.

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