Hand Hygiene Practical, Secondary School

Hand Hygiene Definition of hand hygiene  Hand hygiene can be defined as many methods of cleaning the hand that may include washing of the hand using( antimicrobial or non antimicrobial )soup solution or using an alcohol - based hand rub on the surface of the hand  Why hand h...

Hand Hygiene Definition of hand hygiene  Hand hygiene can be defined as many methods of cleaning the hand that may include washing of the hand using( antimicrobial or non antimicrobial )soup solution or using an alcohol - based hand rub on the surface of the hand  Why hand hygiene?  Most common mode of transmission of pathogens In the hospitals is via hands of health care workers! Patient Object HCW Hand Patient Types of Hand Hygiene Routine handwash. Use of water and non- antimicrobial soap for the purpose of removing soil and transient microorganisms. Antiseptic handwash. Use of water and antimicrobial soap for the purpose of removing or destroying transient microorganisms and reduce resident flora. Antiseptic handrub. Use of alcohol-based handrub. Surgical antisepsis. Use of water and antimicrobial soap) for the purpose of removing or destroying transient microorganisms and reduce resident flora. Recommended duration is 2-6 minutes.  How Germs Spread Germs can spread from person to person or from surfaces to people when you: Touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands Prepare or eat food and drinks with unwashed hands Touch surfaces or objects that have germs on them Cough , or sneeze into hands and then touch other people’s hands Washing your hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of any infections Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Handwashing education in the community can: Reduce the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by about 23–40% Reduce gastrointestinal infection in schoolchildren by 29–57% Reduce diarrhea in people with suppressed immune systems by about 58% Reduce respiratory diseases, like colds, in the general population by about 16–21% When should I wash my hand Frequently missed areas Let’s learn how to wash our hands  Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs Alcohol-based hand rub is the recommended product for hand hygiene in healthcare settings when hands are visibly clean. Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings CDC (center of disease control and prevention) recommends the use of alcohol- based hand sanitizers as the primary method for hand hygiene in most healthcare situations. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers effectively reduce the number of germs that may be on the hands of healthcare workers after interacting with patients. Using hand sanitizers is also a quick and easy way for healthcare workers to clean their hands, so it improves hand hygiene compliance in healthcare settings.  There are important differences between washing hands with soap and water and using hand sanitizer  Soapand water work to remove all types of germs from hands, while sanitizer acts by killing certain germs on the skin.  Soap and water are more effective than hand sanitizers at removing certain kinds of germs If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol to clean your hands Don’t forget to dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.Why?  Germs can be transferred more easily to and from wet hands; therefore, hands should be dried after washing Thank you