CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene

CDC Guidelines for Hand Hygiene is organized by Homestead Schools, Inc.

Learning Objectives:
After completing the 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.