Regina hospitals still haven't cleaned up the hand-washing problem diagnosed in 2018

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It took the arrival of a frightening new coronavirus to put fresh scrutiny on a healthy habit that global health officials say is one of the best ways to prevent infection: handwashing.

But are we really that bad at something all of us ostensibly do multiple times a day?

Yes, and specatularly so, according to an infection control epidemiologist at the University of Toronto.

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Saskatchewan Health Authority says hand hygiene is important for preventing hospital-acquired infections, but does not say why auditor's 2018 recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.