Skin health

Last updated: 04/08/2025

Read this resource to build your knowledge and understanding of the importance of hand hygiene and hand care when it comes to reducing the spread of infection and maintaining healthy skin.

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Care homes,

Infection prevention and control

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

information on the importance of maintaining hand hygiene
top tips for caring and protecting your hands
how to reduce skin damage and the risk of work-related dermatitis
advice on how to raise concerns with an employer.

Resource last reviewed

9 Jun 2025

Resource lead

Rose Gallagher

The RCN delivers quality-assured and up-to-date resources for the nursing workforce. Reviewed annually in line with the RCN Quality Assurance policy, all RCN Learn resources meet the RCN’s Nine Quality Standards.

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.