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25 Embrace Cleanliness The Power Of Handwashing

The conversation surrounding hand hygiene has long been overdue, especially considering its critical role in defining hospital safety and operations. It’s disheartening, though not entirely shocking, to hear a healthcare professional’s own admission of lapses in this fundamental practice.

Perhaps my perspective is unique, shaped by countless hours spent in the communal confines of public restrooms, where I’ve witnessed a myriad of personal hygiene practices—or the lack thereof. Through these observations, I’ve arrived at a rough estimate that adherence to proper handwashing protocols hovers around a mere 50 percent, a statistic that alarmingly extends beyond the hospital corridors and into the broader public domain..