Hand hygiene: when, how and how long
When to clean your hands, soap and water versus alcohol-based hand rub, and technique: scrub for at least 20 seconds; the whole wash takes about a minute.
Free lessons
PreveXium Academy
Free infection prevention lessons for nursing students, from a nurse who is also an infection preventionist.
Free for nursing students
Infection prevention lessons
Short, free video lessons on the infection-prevention basics every nurse uses on day one, built from CDC guidance.
Every lesson is created by a nurse who is also an infection preventionist, using AI to augment the educational experience. The on-screen host, Hygia, is AI-generated. Lessons are for education only: always follow your facility’s policies and your instructors.