Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages â such as coffee, tea or soda â can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is still your best bet because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.
1 Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-antimicrobial or antimicrobial. 2  OR. 3  Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-based hand rub). 4  When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands.
It is appropriate to begin this âBack to Basicsâ series with hand hygiene and surgical hand antisepsis, because these activities are the foundation of infection prevention for all perioperative personnel. It is probably safe to say that anyone in health care today has heard of the importance of hand hygiene.