Why Most Doctors Don't Wash Their Hands

Why Most Doctors Don't Wash Their Hands: A World Health Organization (WHO) report has also listed other barriers to adherence with hand-washing guidelines, including:

Working in the ICU, surgical unit, or emergency rooms

being a nursing assistant (rather than a nurse), or physical therapist

Sinks are inconveniently located/shortage of sinks

Lack of soap and paper towels

Male sex

Handwashing agents cause irritation and dryness

Understaffing and overcrowding

Wearing gloves and the belief that using gloves avoids the need for hand hygiene

Not thinking about it/forgetfulness

No role model from colleagues or superiors

Skepticism regarding the value of hand hygiene

Disagreement with the recommendations