This extensive review from the World Health Organization includes in one document sufficient technical information to support training materials and help plan implementation strategies. "The WHO Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Health Care" provides health-care workers (HCWs), hospital administrators and health authorities with a thorough review of evidence on hand hygiene in health care and specific recommendations to improve practices and reduce transmission of pathogenic microorganisms to patients and HCWs. This title features most up-to-date thinking from the world health experts on hand hygiene. It includes step by step guidance in order to devise training materials. It includes practical application in order to help plan implementation strategies. It is applicable at a global level to all situations where healthcare is delivered. It is consistent with all local regulations.