Webinars
Gloves vs. Hand Hygiene: Myths, Facts & Safety Tips
In this episode of the Vitalacy Patient Safety Webinar Series, Missy Travis, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, examines one of the most common misconceptions in infection prevention: gloves as a substitute for hand hygiene. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in infection prevention and control, Missy explains how improper glove use can actually increase the risk of cross-contamination and highlights best practices for ensuring gloves are used safely and effectively.
With her expertise across acute care, long-term care, public health, and beyond, Missy provides practical strategies to correct common mistakes, dispel myths, and strengthen compliance. Whether you’re an infection preventionist, nurse leader, or frontline clinician, you’ll come away with actionable insights to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
our webinars
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Infection Prevention and Frontline Practice
Learn strategies to align infection prevention programs with frontline staff to boost compliance and reduce HAIs.
Patient Hygiene: Adoption vs. Implementation
Discover why patient hygiene policies fail at the bedside and how IPs can bridge the gap between policy and practice.
Mastering Efficiency: Automate and Elevate Hand Hygiene Monitoring
Explore how automation and data-driven solutions boost hand hygiene compliance, reduce infections, and build a culture of accountability.
