HYGA SI / Knowledge & sources

Good knowledge. A clear foundation.

So knowledge becomes good work.

Original sources for hygiene, infection prevention and reporting. Find the foundation and the matching workspace in Hyga SI.

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Everyday prevention

Knowledge that moves you forward.

From the original source to an observation on site. Explore the context and the right next step in Hyga SI.

01 / Knowledge in context

Hygiene plan

The relevant foundation. Two actual checks. A readable finding.

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02 / Knowledge in context

Hand hygiene

Understand the foundation. Observe everyday work. Put it in context.

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03 / Knowledge in context

Cleaning & surface disinfection

Find the foundation. Look closely. Understand the documented finding.

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Medical devices · Knowledge & evidence

Medical device reprocessing

Original guidance, the observation on site and four open questions in the actual example report. Explore reprocessing in context.

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Germany · originals in GermanDeutsch

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Robert Koch-Institut · KRINKO

Hand hygiene

The original recommendation, its amendment and related publications.

2016 · amended 2026

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The 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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Knowledge should protect people.

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