1. Handwashing Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control

2. In a Healthcare Setting 1.Regular handwashing is the MOST important practice for aseptic technique. 2.Ingredients = soap and water 3.Use regular handwashing for routine cleansing and whenever the hands are visibly soiled.

3. Antiseptic Hand Rubs Alcohol-based Use when hands are not visibly soiled

4. Karla delivers a meal tray to Mrs. Garcia. She moves Mrs. Garcia’s tissue box and magazine to the bedside table. As Karla leaves the room, what is the minimal hand hygiene required? None since Karla did not touch the patient Wash for two minutes with soap and water Wash hands using an antimicrobial soap Use alcohol-based handrub

5. When Should You Wash Your Hands? 1.When arriving at and before leaving a healthcare facility. 2.Before and after every patient contact. 3.Before moving from a contaminated body site to a clean body site. 4.Any time hands become contaminated during a procedure. 5.Before applying and immediately after removing gloves.

6. When Should You Wash Your Hands? 6.Any time gloves are torn or punctured. 7.Before and after handling specimens. 8.After picking up an item off the floor. 9.After personal use of the bathroom. 10.After you cough, sneeze, or use a tissue. 11.Before or after any contact with your mouth or mucous membrane (eating, drinking, inserting contacts, etc.)

7. Nosocomial Infection Health care acquired infection

8. Beth has a nosocomial infection. How did she get it? A.Hiking in the woods. B.Having a massage at a hotel spa. C.Eating contaminated food. D.Spending three days in the hospital.

9. Hand washing is described as the single most important practice for: Preventing the spread of HIV. Preventing the opportunistic infections. Sterile technique. Aseptic technique.

10. Group Discussion Do all healthcare workers practice all of these handwashing standards all of the time?