Introduction:

Hand hygiene is the single most effective and affordable infection prevention strategy in all healthcare and community settings. The Hand Hygiene Excellence Program is designed to build strong knowledge and practical competency in proper hand hygiene techniques, the “5 Moments for Hand Hygiene,” and compliance monitoring methods. This course highlights the clinical importance of hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), protecting patients and healthcare workers, and improving overall healthcare quality and safety.

Scope:

This program covers the scientific, practical, and compliance-related aspects of hand hygiene, including:

• Importance of hand hygiene in infection control and patient safety
• WHO and CDC hand hygiene guidelines
• Alcohol-based hand rub vs handwashing: correct selection and use
• Hand hygiene technique demonstration (stepwise method)
• Five Moments for Hand Hygiene (WHO)
• Common errors and barriers in hand hygiene practice
• Hand hygiene audits, monitoring, and improvement strategies
• Promoting a culture of safety and infection prevention

Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the role of hand hygiene in preventing infection transmission
• Differentiate between handwashing and hand rub usage indications
• Demonstrate correct hand hygiene techniques with accuracy
• Apply WHO “5 Moments” in clinical and real-world settings
• Identify barriers to compliance and implement practical solutions
• Understand audit tools and strategies for sustaining high compliance rates
• Contribute to institutional infection control and quality improvement goals

Who can enroll:

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses, nursing students, and clinical interns
• Doctors, MBBS interns, and residents
• Pharmacists and pharmacy students
• Laboratory technicians and microbiology staff
• Infection control nurses (ICN) and infection prevention teams
• Hospital support staff (ward attendants, housekeeping, biomedical waste handlers)
• Healthcare administrators and quality managers
• Any learner interested in infection prevention and healthcare safety

Study Content on TERRALEAP.COM

Learners will receive structured learning support through:
Video Lessons (demonstrations + clinical application)
PDF Modules (guidelines, hand hygiene SOPs, audit checklists, and revision notes)