Hand Washing and Infection Prevention Jessica R. Barbir Grand Canyon University: NRS 427VN Concepts in Community and Public Health August 14, 2016 Hand Washing and Infection Prevention Hand washing can be one of the single most important barrier when prevent the spread of infection. Whether in the hospital with extremely ill patients or in a nursery with a baby coughing, hand washing is one of the most effective ways in containing and stopping the spread of infection or disease. Through health promotion, providing the importance and significance of accurate techniques of hand washing, to the community, can avoid the spread of harmful germs, and help prevent the further advancement of infectious diseases that could cause sickness or even death, to a child (World Health...