Summary. Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are huge problem all over the world, and 5–10% of all hospitalized
patients will develop infection during hospitalization. From the times of I. P. Semelweiss we know that clean hands are the
most important single factor that can decrease the number of HCAI. World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised this
problem and developed Guidelines for hand hygiene in healthcare institutions.
Read the guidelines as .pdf.