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World Health Organization 4 February, 2018 HAND HYGIENE WASH FIT

Objectives The importance of hand hygiene Appropriate hand hygiene methods Correct hand hygiene technique The different uses of water and soap vs. alcohol based hand rub

Hand Hygiene Is the best way to prevent the spread of germs in the healthcare setting and community Protects staff, patients and visitors from a range of health care acquired infections Can be used in health care settings to demonstrate to the community good hygiene behaviour

Why do we do it? Hand hygiene prevents passing germs from person to person or from person to food or water NOSE EYES MOUTH HAND FOOD WATER

WHO 5 Key moments

In addition to the 5 Key Moments, when should you wash your hands? Always after Taking off personal protective equipment Cleaning Handling waste Using the toilet or changing a child's diaper Taking care of animals/pets Blowing your nose, coughing Always before: Putting on personal protective equipment Preparing food Eating

General principles Do not wear jewelry on hands and forearms; Keep nails short and without polish; Do not wear acrylic or glued nails; Wear clothing with short sleeves; Use disposable paper towels for drying

Alcohol-based hand rub Methods Soap and water Alcohol-based hand rub

Commons areas that are missed Back of hand Front of hand Most frequently missed Frequently missed Least frequently missed

Soap and Water Hand hygiene stations should have: Clean water Liquid OR bar soap Disposable paper towels Drainage for the water If using bar soap, be sure its stored correctly for water to drain

Technique - Soap and Water Be sure to rub both wrists Wash hands for 40–60 seconds!

Technique – Alcohol based hand rub Be sure to rub both wrists Rub for 20–30 seconds!

Placement of Hand Hygiene Stations Stations should be placed at all points of entry, points of care AND within 5m of toilets.

Hygiene promotion Promotion materials should be clearly visible at key places and understandable

Global Hand Hygiene Day Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally. Campaign resources available: http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/en/

Hand hygiene indicators ESSENTIAL Functioning hand hygiene stations are available at all points of care. Hand hygiene promotion materials clearly visible and understandable at key places. ADVANCED Functioning hand hygiene stations are available in service areas. Functioning hand hygiene stations available in waste disposal area. Hand hygiene compliance activities are undertaken regularly.

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