Hand Hygiene General Information

SHA Hand Hygiene Policy
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has a hand hygiene policy and all employees and physicians have a duty to review it and ensure they understand and follow the policy.

SHA Hand Hygiene Policy

Health Care Worker Resources

Hand Hygiene Guide for Healthcare Workers
(PDF 1.63 MB)
Published September 26, 2024
Hand Hygiene Quick Guide for Site Leads/Managers
(PDF 491.28 KB)
Published September 19, 2024
Hand Hygiene Corrective Action Plan
(PDF 198.59 KB)
Published July 8, 2024
IPAC Recommendations: Placement of Alcohol-Based Rub Dispensers
(PDF 510.14 KB)
Published October 24, 2024
IPAC Recommendations: Hand Hygiene Sinks
(PDF 264.54 KB)
Published October 24, 2024
Sink for Hand Washing Only Poster (Half-Page)
(PDF 427.61 KB)
Published November 6, 2023
Sink for Hand Washing Only Poster (Full Page)
(PDF 624.78 KB)
Published November 6, 2023

Steps to performing Hand Hygiene

Work Standard - Performing Hand Hygiene Using Soap & Water
(PDF 435.23 KB)
Published January 11, 2023
Work Standard - Performing Hand Hygiene with ABHR
(PDF 434.49 KB)
Published January 11, 2023
Hand Sanitizing Poster
(PDF 625.74 KB)
Published February 15, 2023
Hand Washing Poster (black & white)
(PDF 658.01 KB)
Published July 18, 2023
Protect Yourself by Cleaning Your Hands
(PDF 1.35 MB)
Published June 20, 2023

Steps to Performing Hand Hygiene Video

Moments for Hand Hygiene

Hand Hygiene - Environment (Large)
(PDF 541.58 KB)
Published October 3, 2022
Hand Hygiene - Environment (Small)
(PDF 510.21 KB)
Published October 3, 2022
Hand Hygiene - Oral Care (Large)
(PDF 618.81 KB)
Published October 3, 2022
Hand Hygiene - Oral Care (Small)
(PDF 590.92 KB)
Published October 3, 2022
Hand Hygiene - Patient Support (Large)
(PDF 498.55 KB)
Published October 3, 2022
Hand Hygiene - Patient Support (Small)
(PDF 469.14 KB)
Published October 3, 2022

GermSmart

Health-Care Worker Quick Guide
(PDF 5.44 MB)
Published November 26, 2021

The Saskatchewan Health Authority, in conjunction with Germ Smart, has created reference materials for health-care workers working in community settings (e.g., physicians' office, walk-in clinics, dental offices, chiropractor, podiatry) on proper hand hygiene. Please click document above.

Contact Germ Smart

Email: germsmart@saskatoonhealthregion.ca