title: Compliance with guidelines on effective hand hygiene.
abstract: This article outlines in detail the processes involved in effective hand hygiene, as well as the responsibilities of nurses in relation to hand hygiene as a method of maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. It also makes some recommendations to improve hand hygiene and reduce risk.
authors.affiliation: NHS Tayside Primary Care Division, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bissett
mesh_terms: D019983:Guideline Adherence; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene / Q000592:standards*