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Does hand hygiene reduce the number of health care-associated infections (HAIs)?

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Does hand hygiene reduce the number of health care-associated infections (HAIs)?

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Yes! 5-10% of patients acquire health care-associated infections (HAIs) and in Canada that can lead to up to 220,000 HAIs per year and up to 8000 deaths. HAIs are the 4th leading cause of death in Canada and the vehicle identified most commonly in their spread are the hands of healthcare workers. It is estimated that a 20% increase in hand hygiene compliance can result in a 40% reduction in the rate of HAIs.