Over half of health care workers don't wash their hands well enough
December 2008
Over half of health care workers don't wash their hands well enough to prevent spread of infection.
Plain soap and water are fine for personal hygiene and at home.
But explain that a quick rinse isn't enough. Washing needs to be vigorous scrubbing for 10 to 20 seconds...to physically remove surface bacteria and viruses.
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