In this episode, Dr Mark Joffe discusses the need for hand hygiene in hospitals and in surgery.

After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:

• explain the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection
• describe the evidence for the effectiveness of hand hygiene
• identify alcohol-based handrubs as preferable to handwashing using sinks
• list the 4 moments of hand hygiene
• explain how to use “Way In Way Out” in practising hand hygiene

Running time 24:23