Nejm Trys To Teach Doctors How To Wash Hands

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http://www.nejm.org/...3599?emp=marcom

 

You may think you already know about the importance of hand hygiene, but the most recent addition to our Videos in Clinical Medicine series may surprise you. It explains the rationale and demonstrates proper hand hygiene techniques, providing some practical details most of us don't think about. Approximately 5 to 10% of hospitalized patients acquire health-care associated infections during a hospital stay. We've made this video free to all visitors. Take the time to watch it and share with your colleagues, in a step toward preventing these infections. Effective hand hygiene prevents infections in both patients and health care providers.

Kills a lot of patients too