Hand Hygiene

At UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh we strive for excellence in care. One of the simplest and most efficient ways to prevent harm is through strict handwashing guidelines.

Hands are the main pathway for germ transmission in the hospital setting. There is a higher incidence of health care acquired diseases when hand washing policies are not followed. Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of germs.

The use of soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer are essential when practicing hand hygiene. Alcohol hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the hospital. We encourage not only our team members to participate, but our families as well. It is okay to ask your healthcare team if they have cleaned their hands. Working together, we can all promote safety in the hospital, one hand at a time.