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In order to prevent spread of microorganisms, hand hygiene must be performed adequately to reduce the transmission of infectious ______
agent
Hand hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective procedures to prevent the spread of ______
disease
Water based hand washing (liquid soap and water) suspends transient microorganisms allowing them to be rinsed off effectively through ______ removal of dirt
mechanical
Waterless hand washing (Alcohol based hand washing) should be used when there is no visible ______ of the hands
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Alcohol hand rub provide an acceptable alternative to soap and water in moist situations when hands are physically clean, this hand rubs are less effective if used immediately after the application of a hand lotions. However, hands will need to wash with soap and water after several applications in order to prevent a buildup of an ______ on the skin.
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Levels of hand hygiene: hand washing is probably the most important method of protecting the service user. The technique is more important than the solutions used. There are two main levels of hand hygiene. Routine hand washing: it is removing dirt, organic matter and most transient organism acquired through direct contact with a person and from the environment. Liquid soap and water is adequate for this procedure. A fifteen to thirty seconds hand wash using liquid soap is acceptable. Aseptic hand washing: it is disinfecting hands by removing transient microorganisms and reducing resident organism. Level of hand hygiene should be done prior to invasive procedures. Aseptic hand washing can be achieved through routine hand washing with soap and water followed by an application of alcohol hand rub or washing with antiseptic solutions containing antimicrobial agents and ensures you are “bare below ______”.
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Bare below the Elbow as per dress Code Policy ” include: Staff in clinical contact, direct patient care or involved in the cleaning of the environment/patient equipment, must be “bare below the elbow” to facilitate good hand hygiene practice. Sleeves should be short or rolled up All wrist and hand jewellery should be removed with the exception of a wedding ring Finger nails should be kept short, clean and free from nail varnish, artificial nails and nails extensions. When should perform hand washing? WHO “FIVE KEY moments for hand hygiene” 1. Before touching a patient 2. Before clean/aseptic procedure 3. Immediately/After bodily fluids exposure 4. After touching a patient 5. After touching patient ______
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Liquid soap and water is adequate for routine hand washing, while aseptic hand washing can be achieved through routine hand washing with soap and water followed by an application of alcohol hand rub or washing with antiseptic solutions containing antimicrobial agents and ensures you are “bare below the elbow”. Staff in clinical contact, direct patient care, or involved in the cleaning of the environment/patient equipment, must be “bare below the elbow” to facilitate good hand hygiene practice. Sleeves should be short or rolled up. All wrist and hand jewellery should be removed with the exception of a wedding ring. Finger nails should be kept short, clean and free from nail varnish, artificial nails, and nails ______.
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WHO “FIVE KEY moments for hand hygiene” are: 1. Before touching a patient 2. Before clean/aseptic procedure 3. Immediately/After bodily fluids exposure 4. After touching a patient 5. After ______
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Alcohol hand rubs provide an acceptable alternative to soap and water in moist situations when hands are physically clean. However, these hand rubs are less effective if used immediately after the application of a hand lotion. Hands will need to be washed with soap and water after several applications in order to prevent a buildup of an emollient on the ______.
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