The non-profit organization Consumers Advancing Patient Safety has posted a video on how failing to adhere to simple measures, such as hand hygiene, can dramatically affect patients' lives.
The hand hygiene video is an educational effort by the World Health Organization to spread awareness about patient safety. The video includes stories from patients, patients' families and healthcare professionals on the importance of proper hand hygiene.
Download and view the Hand Hygiene video for use in your facility.
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