Model Infection Control Policies
This National Hand Hygiene Campaign strengthens and adds to
other National Initiatives being directed by the Scottish
Government Health Directorate (SGHD) HAI Task Force.
Model Infection Control Policies
on Standard Infection Control Precautions were produced as one part
of these initiatives and were launched in February 2006 on the
Health Protection Scotland Infection Control Team web pages. One of
these policies is specifically on Hand Hygiene.
These policies are not mandatory but it is intended that they
will be suitable for use in the following ways:
- They can be used as a 'checklist' to ensure the relevant
policies are in place in all areas
- They can be used to examine the content of existing policies
already in place, to ensure these are current and
comprehensive
- They can be used in their entirety as they are published to
guide those in local areas where policies are not available, and to
prevent duplication of effort
- They can be used as a basis to inform local policy development,
particularly where more specific, localised information is required
to guide those providing care
These policies are intended for use across all settings in
Scotland where care is delivered. Supporting materials for the
implementation of the Policies are also available at the
HAI & Infection Control Resource Centre.
The following links will show how to hand wash, how to
hand rub and also the key moments for hand hygiene within
healthcare settings.