❓ Did you know… Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common problems in healthcare, affecting about 1 in 10 patients on average. 🙌 Hand hygiene is a simple yet powerful way to prevent infections—stopping up to 50% of avoidable infections during healthcare. Simple tips include: 🧼 Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 🖐️ Use alcohol-based hand rubs if water isn’t available. 🧤 Don’t rely on gloves alone—clean hands before and after glove use. 🍽️ Wash hands before eating and after using the restroom. 🏥 Poor hand hygiene leads to longer hospital stays, higher treatment costs, and avoidable deaths. 📢 Everyone has the right to safe care—stay informed and speak up for hand hygiene. Clean hands save lives.