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Hand hygiene |
that applies handwashing and antiseptic hand rub |
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Any action of hand cleansing including |
Hand washing, Hand antisepsis, Antiseptic hand rub, Surgical hand scrub |
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Principles of handwashing |
•Use running water instead of a basin • Use soap as anti base rub your hands against each other for atleast 30 seconds keep your fingernails short use single use paper towel turn off the faucet using paper towel el
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Hand washing |
with the use of soap and water |
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Purpose of handwashing |
to mechanically remove soil and debris from your skin, handwash to prevent infection, avoid pathogenic microorganisms and to avoid transmitting them |
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Purpose of hand hygiene |
reduces the number of disease-causing microorganisms on hands and arms minimizes cross contamination it is the most important way to reduce the spread of infection in healthcare settings. |
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when do we wash our hands |
Immediately after arriving and leaving for work, Before and After examining the client, After touching contaminated instruments, After exposure to blood and body fluids, Before putting the gloves on and after removing them, after visiting the toilet, before eating, when hands are visibly soiled, after blowing or sneezing. |
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Steps for routing handwashing |
thoroughly wet hands with water, apply plain soup, rub vigorously, pay close attention to areas under fingernails and between the fingers, rinse hands with clean water, dry hands with a single use paper towel, and turn off the faucet using the paper towel |
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Antiseptic handrub |
with antimicrobial soap and water |
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Purpose of antimicrobial hand rub |
to inhibit or kill transient or resident flora, it is quicker and easier to perform, but it should not be used when hands are visibly soiled, and do not rinse it after applying. |
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Advantages of alcohol base handrub |
Require less time, act faster, more accessible than sinks, more effective than standard handwashing, and can improved skin condition |
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Surgical handscrub |
remove as many microorganisms from the hand as possible |
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Purpose of surgical handscrub |
to mechanically remove soil and debris from your hands and transient organisms for the duration of surgery |
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Issues and considerations related to hand hygiene |
gloves, hand lotions, lesions and skin breakdowns, finger nails and artificial nails should be kept short, and nail polish |
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TYPES OF HAND HYGIENE |
hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, surgical antiseps |
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INDICATORS OF HAND HYGIENE |
before touching the patient, after touching the patient, before doing any antiseptic procedure, after blood and body fluid exposure, after touching the patients sorroundings. |
