title: Hand hygiene strategies.
abstract: Hand hygiene is one of the major players in preventing healthcare associated infections. However, healthcare workers compliance with hand hygiene continues to be a challenge. This article will address strategies to help improving hand hygiene compliance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland.
authors.forename: Eskandar Alex
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Yazaji
keywords: accountability; education; feedback; hand hygiene; healthcare associated infections; multidisciplinary program; system change