Hand hygiene is the leading measure for preventing the transmission of healthcare – associated infections (HAIs) and is essential for the provision of safe healthcare. HAIs can affect the quality of health care services, pose a serious risk to patients, staff and business owners and incur significant costs for the NHS.
The importance of hand hygiene came under intense spotlight during the covid pandemic, with governments and healthcare organisations worldwide promoting handwashing as one of the best ways to prevent the spread of pathogens.
In 2020, a research study from UCL found moderate frequency handwashing (six to ten times a day) was associated with a significantly reduced overall risk of contracting coronavirus (36 per cent reduction compared to those who washed their hands zero to five times daily).
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