109. Hand Hygiene

In this episode, Dr Mark Joffe discusses the need for hand hygiene in hospitals and in surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection describe the evidence for the effectiveness of hand hygiene identify alcohol-based handrubs as preferable to handwashing using sinks list the 4 moments of hand hygiene explain how to use "Way In Way Out" in practising hand hygiene Running time 24:23