The guideline applies to all staff, patients, patients’ relatives, and visitors. It emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection and provides clear instructions on how to perform it correctly. The goal is to help all staff, patients, patients’ relatives, and visitors implement best practices for infection control. In all areas of the hospital whether medical or non-medical.
Effective hand hygiene removes harmful microorganisms from the hands. It helps to reduce the risk of cross-contamination between patients, equipment, and the environment. Hand hygiene is the most important strategy for preventing the transmission of organisms. Cleaning hands thoroughly between patient contact and after contact with bodily fluids and patient zone is essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections.

➡️Target Audience

- Healthcare settings staff  (physician, nurse, pharmacists, dentists, technicians, housekeepers, auxiliary services staff, administrative, etc)
- IPC practitioners
- Policy- and decision-makers
- Patients and families

- The community