World Hand Hygiene Day 2026

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Across
  1. 2. HH breaks the chain of ______
  2. 3. Moment _____: before an aseptic procedure
  3. 6. Soap and water method is required after caring for a patient with this microorganism
  4. 9. Minimum time required for HH with ABHR for it to be effective (seconds)
  5. 10. HH can cause dryness; regular use of this helps protect skin integrity
  6. 11. Number of HH moments
  7. 13. They do not replace HH (plural)
Down
  1. 1. HH method preferred when hands are visibly soiled (three words)
  2. 4. Preferred hand hygiene method when hands are not soiled (two words)
  3. 5. Area of hands most frequently missed (plural)
  4. 7. Hand hygiene step that ensures alcohol reaches microorganisms
  5. 8. "Father of Hand Hygiene", linked HH to reduced puerperal fever
  6. 12. Moment____: after contact with patient/surroundings