At Texas Children’s, consistent hand hygiene is a priority and studies show it reduces the risk of infection. All workforce members must adhere to hand hygiene practices. For clinical areas specifically, the Five Moments of Hand Hygiene as defined by the World Health Organization must be followed. For convenience, hand sanitizer and handwashing stations are readily available throughout our facilities to consistently practice hand hygiene.
Accountability is key
Partnering with team members can help ensure hand hygiene best practices are followed. Please review the Five Moments of Hand Hygiene flyer and FAQs.
For more information on hand hygiene, including how to improve and increase this important practice across your unit, please contact Kandice Bledsaw, Director of Infection Prevention and Control.