Hand Hygiene of Nurses and Patient Safety

Abstract

Introduction: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures to prevent hospital acquired infections and improve patient safety. Aim: To state how important is for nurses to get hand hygiene in their everyday practice in order to be safe for their patients. Method: A review of articles with key words “hand, hygiene, hand, safety, nurse, and guideline”. Results: Infectious diseases are a particular risk to the very young, the elderly, those with a pre-existing disease, and people with a compromised immune system. Nurses need to wash their hands not only to prevent them from getting sick, but to protect their patients from acquiring health-care associated infections.