Understanding hygiene plans
The RKI explains facility-specific hygiene plans and adapting templates to local conditions.
Dated 26 June 2024
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Hygiene plan
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Hand hygiene
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Cleaning & surface disinfection
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Healthcare · section 23(5) IfSG
Hygiene plans in the specified medical facilities. Practice requirements may be regulated at state level.
Publisher’s text
Open original (new tab)DeutschCare · section 35(1) IfSG
The statutory framework for the specified care and integration-assistance facilities and services.
Publisher’s text
Open original (new tab)DeutschInfection prevention. In perspective.
KRINKO recommendations, statements and updates in one place.
RKI overview
Open original (new tab)DeutschHand hygiene
The original recommendation, its amendment and related publications.
2016 · amended 2026
Open original (new tab)DeutschCleaning & surface disinfection
The 2026 recommendation and supplementary RKI materials.
2026 edition
Open original (new tab)DeutschMedical device reprocessing
Recommendation and annexes, including the 2026 erratum to annex 8.
2012 / 2024 · erratum 2026
Open original (new tab)DeutschOccupational safety · TRBA 250
Biological agents in healthcare and welfare services.
11 / 2025 · amended 14 Nov 2025
Open original (new tab)DeutschKISS definitions
The original surveillance text. Module protocols and their amendments supplement the definitions.
Revised June 2017 edition
Original text as PDF (new tab)DeutschGerman Infection Protection Act
The original German law. Sections 6–9 are accessible from its contents.
Publisher’s current text
Open original (new tab)DeutschThe DEMIS reporting portal
Direct access to the RKI electronic reporting portal.
RKI portal
Open original (new tab)DeutschThe foundation stays with its publisher.
Find editions, annexes and amendments on each original page. This selection connects sources with workspaces; professional assessment depends on your specific context.Source selection: 11 October 2026. KISS original retrieved: 23 October 2026.
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