Policy and Procedure of Hand Hygiene
Al Masarra Hospital
Type
Regulatory
Agency
Oman Ministry of Health
Issued on
20 Mar 2025 (corresponding to 20 Ramadan 1446 H)
Jurisdiction
Oman
Taxonomy
General Health Law, General Health & Safety
1 - Introduction
Hand hygiene is the most important simple element in preventing the cross infection during care giving to the patient. This policy is prepared to emphasize the importance of hand hygiene in preventing disease transmission and to the indications and techniques needed.