• to prevent the spread of germs
• to keep us all healthy
• prevent contamination of everyone’s environments
• people may be infectious before signs or symptoms of disease are recognised or detected, or before laboratory tests are confirmed 
• people may be at risk from infectious agents present in the surrounding environment including environmental surfaces and equipment
• reduce the risk of transmission associated with specific procedures and practices

For the latest information so you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 visit SA Health.

https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/clinical+resources/clinical+programs+and+practice+guidelines/infection+and+injury+management/healthcare+associated+infections/prevention+and+management+of+infections+in+healthcare+settings/hand+hygiene+in+the+healthcare+environment