October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap and water as an effective and affordable way to prevent disease and save lives. Global Handwashing Day is an opportunity to design, test and replicate creative ways to encourage people to clean their hands using soap and water (or alcohol-based hand rub).

October 16 - 20 is National Infection Control Week, a time for infection control professionals to educate staff and the community about the importance of infection prevention and to promote the important work that has and continues to be done by infection control professionals in a visible and fun way

Thank you for taking the time to clean your hands. Let’s keep up the good work and aim for 100% clean hands, every patient, every time.