Dr Cory Couillard

Image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net Cory Couillard Hundreds of millions of patients around the world die or are considerably affected by diseases such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA, and other severe infections that occur during patient care in healthcare facilities.  Experts agree that simple hand washing and cleanliness techniques can significantly lessen the global disease burden and promote good health.  Hand washing is a routine activity that every living individual needs to implement into his or her everyday lives – not just healthcare workers. Embedding hand hygiene promotional activities as a national priority is the key according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Specific efforts have been made to support countries with large-scale activities to promote hand hygiene within healthcare and beyond. The WHO has created a “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands” campaign that is set for 5 May 2013.  T...