Using our resources
Organisations may adapt these resources to meet local requirements. However, if the resources are modified in any way, the NHHI logo should be removed and the resource should be annotated to acknowledge the Commission as the original source.
15/8/25: Addition of 5 easy steps posters x 2 to this page (previously approved for publication elsewhere on website for WWHD)
The National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) implementation guide is designed to help health service facilities implement and manage their hand hygiene program.
NHHI hand hygiene audit tools to support acute and non-acute healthcare settings monitor and improve healthcare workers' hand hygiene practices.
Auditing using the HHCApp
The HHCApp is the Commission's web-based application for use by healthcare organisations to collect, review and report their hand hygiene compliance rates.
The 5 Moments – infographic
The information below is about hand hygiene in healthcare settings. For information on hand hygiene in the community and at home for COVID-19 prevention visit safetyandquality.gov.au/covid-19
This Workbook provides information to support learners who are completing the infection prevention and control eLearning modules.