The first comprehensive, authoritative review of one of the most fundamental and important issues in infection control and patient safety, hand hygiene. Developed and presented by the world's leading scholar-clinicians, Hand Hygiene is an essential resource for all medical professionals. * Developed and presented by the world leaders in this fundamental topic * Fully integrates World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and policies * Offers a global perspective in tackling hand hygiene issues in developed and developing countries * Coverage of basic and highly complex clinical applications of hand hygiene practices * Includes novel and unusual aspects and issues in hand hygiene such as religious and cultural aspects and patient participation * Offers guidance at the individual, institutional, and organizational levels for national and worldwide hygiene promotion campaigns