Proper hand hygiene practices combined with appropriate glove use significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) while optimizing resources and improving care outcomes.
In healthcare environments, gloves are essential but they do not replace clean hands. When used correctly, hand hygiene and glove use work together to protect patients, staff, and the care environment.
When to Glove
1. Before
2. Before clean/aseptic
3. After body fluid
4. After touching
5. After touching patient
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RememberGloves don’t replace clean hands - they complement them.
Hand hygiene BEFORE and AFTER glove use. No exceptions
1. Based on the ‘Sustainable glove use for healthcare workers’ Australian Commission on Safety and Quality Health Care, 2024
2. Based on the 'My 5 moments for Hand Hygiene’ World Health Organization 2021
