Hand Disinfection

Synonyms

Disinfection, Hand

Hand Sanitization

Hand Washing

Hand Washings

Handwashing

Sanitization, Hand

Scrubbing, Surgical

Surgical Scrubbing

Washing, Hand

Washings, Hand

The act of cleansing the hands with water or other liquid, with or without the inclusion of soap or other detergent, for the purpose of destroying infectious microorganisms.