In Europe, approximately 4.3 million patients acquire a healthcare-associated infection during their hospital stay each year, which is a concerning statistic that highlights the need to address infection prevention in healthcare settings. To combat this issue, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global campaign called “Save lives: Clean Your Hands” which encourages healthcare workers and patients to follow proper hand hygiene practices.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) supports this campaign and emphasizes the importance of infection prevention and control measures, particularly hand hygiene. By prioritizing these strategies, we can work together to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance and improve patient safety in healthcare settings.
Healthcare-associated infections are a significant public health concern in Europe, including those that are resistant to antibiotics. Despite the challenges posed by antibiotic resistance, a large percentage of these infections are preventable through effective hand hygiene practices. By increasing adherence to hand hygiene practices, the “Save lives: Clean Your Hands” campaign aims to reduce the spread of these infections caused by various pathogens.
Overall, it is crucial that we take action to prevent healthcare-associated infections and promote good hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers and patients. By doing so, we can improve patient safety and reduce the burden of infectious diseases on our communities.
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