“Why is hand hygiene in infection control essential for our hospitals?” Hand hygiene has proven to be one of the most effective ways to prevent infections in our hospitals. A serious bloodstream infection caused by a common bacterium called Staphylococcus aureus has a mortality rate of 25 to 30 percent; this is higher than the death rate for people who have had a stroke or heart attack. Hospital infections are preventable. Hand hygiene and staphylococcal infection are the main ideas and topics studied in this booklet, with hand hygiene the focus and Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection rates as data supporting the need of hand hygiene. http://www. .thesingingsunflower.com/2012/06/hand-washing-soaps-antibacterial-soaps.htmlWhat is infection control? And why is it so important? Bacteria and infections surround us every day and can also contribute to the spread of infections and diseases. Infections can be potentially harmful to the human body and therefore need to be “controlled and prevented”. In facilities such as hospitals these germs can spread more quickly due to the amount of bacteria and sick patients surrounding these facilities. This means that the control of these infections must be given the highest priority. UKCC 2007-2014 In healthcare facilities many sick patients are cared for in isolated or confined spaces. This means that many microorganisms are present in these areas. Patients come into contact with many healthcare workers (HCWs) who can potentially help the spread of these microorganisms and infections among their patients. and c...... middle of paper ......gsley president of Glow Cream)What have healthcare facilities learned about successful interventions?Elizabeth Pfoh, MPH, Sydney Dy, MD, MSc, and Cyrus Engineer , DrPH . It says: Effective hand hygiene education programs have been shown to: - Reinforce hand hygiene messages; Healthcare workers gain knowledge about the importance of hand hygiene and its role in preventing healthcare-associated infections. Healthcare facilities have found that interventions should teach and include different types of methods. 4) In the community and media: In all healthcare facilities you will often see signs and signs regarding hand hygiene (see figures below); these signs are displayed to educate the public in this field. Healthcare facilities hope that patients and visitors will recognize these signs and practice these procedures. –SA Health