Overview

• Healthcare-associated infections account for 25% of adverse events in Spanish hospitals, with half deemed preventable according to the Eneas study.
• Galician and Asturian health authorities launched WHO-supported campaigns on May 5 and 6, distributing sanitizers, leaflets, and demonstrating proper hand-washing techniques.
• The A Coruña and Cee health area introduced the slogan 'Guantes cuando esté indicado' and provided pocket-sized alcohol-based solutions to healthcare workers.
• The 'Salva vidas, limpa as mans' initiative in Pontevedra and O Salnés emphasized empowering healthcare professionals to prioritize infection prevention and control.
• Hand hygiene, when practiced correctly, can reduce diarrheal deaths by over 40% and respiratory infections by 25%, underscoring its critical role in patient safety.