HAND HYGIENE
Introduction
It is major component of standard precautions and is one of the most effective method to
prevent transmission
Definition
This means washing hands with plain soap and water or using alcohol gel to decontaminate
hands.
POINTS TO REMEMBER HAND HYGIENE
Use running water
Use soap or antimicrobial soap
MUST be rubbed atleast 30 seconds
Keep finger nails short
Remove finger rings
Use disposable towel
To turn off the faucet use towel or sensor
The dispenser must be washed before refilled
MOMENTS OF HAND HYGIENE
Before and after touching the patient
Before aseptic task
After body fluid exposure risk
After contact with patient surrounding
TECHNIQUES OF HAND HYGIENE
Apply soap on wet hands
Rub 40-60 seconds
Rinse hands with water
Dry thorouly with single use towel
Towel used to turn off the faucet
TYPES OF HAND HYGIENE
Hand washing and Hand rubbing
Introduction
It is major component of standard precautions and is one of the most effective method to
prevent transmission
Definition
This means washing hands with plain soap and water or using alcohol gel to decontaminate
hands.
POINTS TO REMEMBER HAND HYGIENE
Use running water
Use soap or antimicrobial soap
MUST be rubbed atleast 30 seconds
Keep finger nails short
Remove finger rings
Use disposable towel
To turn off the faucet use towel or sensor
The dispenser must be washed before refilled
MOMENTS OF HAND HYGIENE
Before and after touching the patient
Before aseptic task
After body fluid exposure risk
After contact with patient surrounding
TECHNIQUES OF HAND HYGIENE
Apply soap on wet hands
Rub 40-60 seconds
Rinse hands with water
Dry thorouly with single use towel
Towel used to turn off the faucet
TYPES OF HAND HYGIENE
Hand washing and Hand rubbing
