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Photos: World Hand Hygiene Day highlights importance of good hand habits

Published on Monday, May 9, 2022

Washing hands thoroughly and using hand sanitizer are simple steps that prevent the spread of viruses and infections. UMMC leaders, educators and health care professionals were out Thursday to remind everyone of how essential hand hygiene is to health and safety.

Machinery mechanic Tommy Nelson, left, and Power Plant boiler operator Curt Wilson show off their handwashing buttons. Melanie Thortis/UMMC Photography
Machinery mechanic Tommy Nelson, left, and Power Plant boiler operator Curt Wilson show off their handwashing buttons.
Nursing Quality & Development manager and registered nurse Susan Allbritton talks with School of Medicine student Hannah Laird about the importance of handwashing as part of World Hand Hygiene Day. Melanie Thortis/UMMC Photography
Nursing Quality & Development manager and registered nurse Susan Allbritton talks with School of Medicine student Hannah Laird about the importance of handwashing as part of World Hand Hygiene Day.
Nursing Resource Team educator and registered nurse Blake Kiker installs a full hand sanitizer container as part of World Hand Hygiene Day. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Nursing Resource Team educator and registered nurse Blake Kiker installs a full hand sanitizer container as part of World Hand Hygiene Day.
University Hospital nurse manager Kaye Flanagin, from left, Nursing Resource Team educator and registered nurse Blake Kiker and University Hospital educator and registered nurse Lauren Dulaney are ready to talk with employees and students about the importance of good hand hygiene habits. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
University Hospital nurse manager Kaye Flanagin, from left, Nursing Resource Team educator and registered nurse Blake Kiker and University Hospital educator and registered nurse Lauren Dulaney are ready to talk with employees and students about the importance of good hand hygiene habits.
Infection preventionist Wendy Winn talks with anesthesiology CRNA Steven Wier about handwashing on World Hand Hygiene Day Thursday. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Infection preventionist Wendy Winn talks with anesthesiology CRNA Steven Wier about handwashing on World Hand Hygiene Day Thursday.
University Hospital educator and registered nurse Lauren Dulaney shows key handwashing habits for staff and visitors to the Medical Center. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
University Hospital educator and registered nurse Lauren Dulaney shows key handwashing habits for staff and visitors to the Medical Center.
Chief Nursing Executive Kristina Cherry hands out stickers to University Hospital Respiratory Therapists Melissa June, left, and Natasha Russell as part of World Hand Hygiene Day. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Chief Nursing Executive Kristina Cherry hands out stickers to University Hospital Respiratory Therapists Melissa June, left, and Natasha Russell as part of World Hand Hygiene Day.
University Hospital ambassador Trevor Dukes uses hand sanitizer at the University Hospital entrance. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
University Hospital ambassador Trevor Dukes uses hand sanitizer at the University Hospital entrance.
Children's Hospital Director of Perioperative Services Hailey Moore greets orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Wright on World Hand Hygiene Day. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Children's Hospital Director of Perioperative Services Hailey Moore greets orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Wright on World Hand Hygiene Day.
University Hospital surgical tech Yuvonne Kincaid, second from left, gets a sticker from Nursing Administration director Adrienne Murray as Dr. Lisa Didion, associate chief medical officer of UMMC Health System and medical director of care coordination, greets an employee during World Hand Hygiene Day. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
University Hospital surgical tech Yuvonne Kincaid, second from left, gets a sticker from Nursing Administration director Adrienne Murray as Dr. Lisa Didion, associate chief medical officer of UMMC Health System and medical director of care coordination, greets an employee during World Hand Hygiene Day.
Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants educator and registered nurse Becky Harrison, left, greets Newborn ICU registered nurse Jennifer Nelson as she uses hand sanitizer. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants educator and registered nurse Becky Harrison, left, greets Newborn ICU registered nurse Jennifer Nelson as she uses hand sanitizer.
Infection preventionist Wendy Winn shares handwashing information to anesthesiology CRNA John Hammett. Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Infection preventionist Wendy Winn shares handwashing information to anesthesiology CRNA John Hammett.