FAQs on Hand Hygiene National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission provides a webpage dedicated to frequently asked questions concerning its National Patient Safety Goal on hand hygiene (Goal #7).

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The webpage speaks to questions on a number of topics including CDC and WHO guidelines, fingernails, use of alcohol-based hand products and corridor dispensers.

 

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To view The Joint Commission hand hygiene FAQ webpage, click here.

 

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