 is most effective way to control infection  Hand Hygiene a general term that applies to routine hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis.  is most effective way to control infection  Hand Hygiene a general term that applies to routine hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis. IMRoco

Routine Hand wash Antiseptic Hand wash Antiseptic Hand rub Surgical Antisepsis {Removal/destroying up of `Bacterial Infection`} IMRoco

 Before and after treating each patient (e.g., before glove placement and after glove removal).  After barehanded touching of inanimate objects likely to be contaminated by blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions.  When hands are visibly soiled.  Before re-gloving, after removing gloves that are torn, cut, or punctured. IMRoco

 1- To reduce the number of micro- organism on the hands.  2- To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms to oneself and the clients.  3- To reduce the risk of cross contamination among clients. IMRoco

 Inspect hands for breaks or cuts in skin or cuticles  Identify appropriate time for handwashing before and after client contact  Identify need for repeated handwashing if hands become contaminated during a procedure  presence of factors that increase the possibility of infection ( Use of immunosuppressive medication, Recent diagnostic procedure that penetrate the skin, Current nutritional status)  Signs and symptoms that indicate presence of infection (Swelling, Redness, Fever, Hot / warm to touch pain) IMRoco

 - Determine the location of running water and soap substitutes. Equipments :  1-Soap  2-Warm running water  3- Disposable or sanitized towels ( tissue paper ) IMRoco

Preparation :  1-Nails should be kept short.  2-Remove jewelry.  3- Check hands for breaks in the skin IMRoco

Reference: Craven & Hirnle. Fundamentals of Nursing Human Health and function IMRoco