May 5th is World Hand Hygiene Day: Your Action Saves More Lives

On May 5^th, PICNet recognizes World Hand Hygiene Day, a global campaign led by the World Health Organization. This campaign, now in its 18^th year, reminds health-care workers that proper hand hygiene — performed at the right moments and in the right way— continues to be one of the most effective and cost‑efficient ways to prevent health-care associated infections. 

To avoid this daily and preventable threat, remember that properly cleaned hands protect patients, residents, health-care workers, and visitors – and are the foundation of safe, high‑quality care across all health-care settings.

Remind your teams about proper hand hygiene

To raise awareness, celebrate best practices, and re‑engage teams, PICNet offers the following resources:

• A hand hygiene education course for refresher or onboarding learning*
• Short videos for huddles and staff meetings
• Interactive games and activities to boost engagement
• Posters and visuals to reinforce key messages at the point of care

*The Provincial Hand Hygiene online education course is currently being updated – stay tuned for news about the refreshed course in future issues of PICNet’s newsletter

On Tuesday, May 5^th, let’s recommit to consistent, effective hand hygiene—because every action matters, and these actions can help save lives.