National Handwashing Awareness Week

National Handwashing Awareness Week: Why it Matters to Your Hospital

Medical errors were the third leading cause of death in 2018; proper hand hygiene is the first line of defense in preventing preventable errors. Because of the prevalence and severity of healthcare-related infections, the nonprofit Joint Commission that certifies healthcare organizations has increased its standards and protocol.  If a joint commission surveyor sees one staff …

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