World Hand Hygiene Day (5 May) highlights the importance of infection prevention but maintaining effective hand hygiene compliance in healthcare settings must go beyond a single awareness day.

As we move into June, healthcare facilities have an opportunity to reassess whether their hand hygiene systems are truly supporting safe, consistent practices every day.

Start by asking:

• Are hand hygiene products consistent across all wards and departments?
• Can staff easily access the right hospital hand hygiene products at the right time?
• Do current systems support long-term infection prevention and control, even during busy or high-pressure periods?

Improving Hand Hygiene Through Simplicity and Standardisation

Improving hand hygiene compliance in hospitals and healthcare facilities doesn’t always require a full system overhaul. In many cases, better outcomes come from simplifying and standardising existing processes.

A system-based approach to hand hygiene can help:

• Streamline product selection and procurement
• Reduce complexity in staff training and day-to-day workflows
• Support consistent hygiene behaviours across teams and shifts

For facilities managing staff turnover, varying experience levels, or multiple care environments, simple and standardised hand hygiene systems are critical to sustaining compliance.

A Reliable Healthcare Hand Hygiene System

The Cutan® hand hygiene system is designed to support infection control in healthcare environments, helping facilities create a consistent and accessible hygiene experience across all clinical areas.

By standardising hand hygiene products and dispensing systems, healthcare providers can:

• Reduce variability in product use
• Improve staff adherence to hygiene protocols
• Strengthen overall infection prevention strategies

Take Action: Improve Your Hand Hygiene System Today