Infection Prevention & Control – Barriers to effective hand hygiene

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•         To achieve effective hand hygiene, follow the “Bear below the elbows” dress code 

•         Avoiding wearing:

•        Jewellery (esp. rings with stones)

•        Long nails, nail varnish and false nails

•        Wrist bands

•        Wrist watches

•        Long sleeves

Bare below the elbows

•          All healthcare workers should be bare below the elbow when working in clinical areas or delivering direct patient care

•          Refer to your organisation’s dress code / uniform policy for  further clarification and any other specific requirements

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