Advantages and Disadvantages of Hand Washing PDF

               Advantages and Disadvantages of Hand Washing Advantages Disadvantages Easi...

               Advantages and Disadvantages of Hand Washing Advantages Disadvantages Easily removes transient germs and Takes longer than applying ABHRs. visibly contaminated/soiled hands Non-antimicrobial soap is less effective against germs than ABHRs. Facilities not always accessible at the point of care. Needs warm running water.   Advantages and Disadvantages of ABHR Advantages Disadvantages Requires less time than hand washing Can produce build-up of product on hands. More accessible than hand washing Can sting the hands if cuts or abrasions basins at the point of care. present. Personal dispensers available for use Can dry the hands if not applied properly. in settings where wall-mounted Potentially flammable and require to be products are not readily available. risk assessed (storage and disposal). Not effective on visibly contaminated or soiled hands   Important notes The effectiveness of hand hygiene can be reduced by both the presence of jewelry and long or artificial nail. Additionally, bacterial counts are higher on hands with longer or artificial nails and chipped polish. It is recommended to keep fingernails unpolished and short with rounded filed edges