Open AccessAdaptation of the WHO Hand Hygiene Observation Form for Application in Optometry Training Facilities
Author(s) -
Susarah Maria Richter,
T.G. Barnard
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical optometry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-2752
DOI - 10.2147/opto.s304315
Subject(s) - hygiene , rubric , medicine , hand sanitizer , adaptation (eye) , health care , nursing , family medicine , medical education , psychology , pedagogy , pathology , neuroscience , economics , economic growth
The link between hand and surface hygiene and the spread of disease has been reported by various studies and understanding the appropriate use of hand hygiene is important in healthcare. The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced the "My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene" model to educate healthcare workers about the importance of hand hygiene to stop the spread of disease.