04/05/2026
Today marks World Hand Hygiene Day 2026, led by the World Health Organisation. This yearβs theme - βAction saves lives β Safer care starts with clean handsβ - highlights the vital role of hand hygiene in keeping people safe across health and care settings.
At Alinea, weβre proud to support this message every day. Our aged care staff complete annual refresher training in hand hygiene, helping ensure the highest standards of care for the people we support.
Clean hands save lives - itβs that simple. Learn more at www.who.int/campaigns/world-hand-hygiene-day/2026
Health care-associated infections (HAIs) continue to be a daily potential threat to patients in every hospital and clinic, including during public health emergencies, while, infection prevention and control (IPC) and hand hygiene action provide aΒ high return on investmentΒ within health system expe...