THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND HYGIENIZATION IN THE CONTEXT OF HOSPITAL INFECTIONS

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592452203085

• Palavras-chave: Hospital Infection. Sanitization of hands. Health promotion. Health prevention.

• Keywords: Hospital Infection. Sanitization of hands. Health promotion. Health prevention.

• Abstract:

  The microbiota of the hands consists of transient bacteria, which colonize the upper layers of the skin, are easily removed by hand hygiene (HH) and are often acquired by contact with sick/contaminated surfaces and resident bacteria, which colonize deeper layers. of the skin, are difficult to remove and are unlikely to be associated with cross-infection. Hand washing reduces the transmission of potential pathogens, including antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms, and also reduces the risk of morbidity and mortality due to nosocomial infections. A literature review was carried out in order to emphasize the importance of hand hygiene by the health team in the prevention of hospital infections, as well as to encourage adherence to this practice and to identify the factors that have led health professionals to neglect this routine.

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