Sustainability and infection prevention and control
Environmentally sustainable infection prevention and control (IPC) practices improve the safety and quality of health care for patients.
Sustainability and the basics of IPC
Fundamental IPC practices such as hand hygiene and appropriate glove use are simple and practical measures that support sustainable health care.
Fact sheet - Sustainable glove use for healthcare workers
This fact sheet provides guidance on the appropriate use of gloves for healthcare workers, including information on environmental sustainability and the impact of inappropriate glove use on patient safety.
