2. Credits
This presentation was initiated for usage by the members of the
NH Quality Commission
Special thanks to the following facilities for their contributions to the
presentation:
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Elliot Hospital
Huggins Hospital
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

3. PURPOSE OF HIGH FIVE
To ensure that all patients in New Hampshire are cared for by staff who follow hand hygiene protocols which prevent infection.

4. responsible for our own hands!
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE ?
We are
responsible for maintaining a clean environment for our patients and a pleasant working environment for our
co-workers.
responsible for our own hands!

5. Think… Everything you touch has been touched by someone else!

6. the spread of infection
WHAT can YOU do?
The most effective way
to prevent
the spread of infection
is …

7. HAND
HYGIENE

8. Hand Hygiene Options Antibacterial soap and water – sink
Liquid soap and water – sink
Antibacterial soap and water – sink
Alcohol based hand sanitizer

9. HANDWASHING 1-2-3

10. Hand Hygiene - GEL Apply product to the palm of one hand
Rub hands together
Rub the product over all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry.
NOTE:
Alcohol hand gel is not effective against C. difficile - use soap and water for patients with diarrhea
CAUTION! Alcohol hand gel is FLAMMABLE!

11. We expect all individuals entering patients rooms to perform hand hygiene:
After contact with inanimate objects in the immediate vicinity of the patient (e.g. bedrails, over-bed table, chair, medical equipment).
One study found bacteria at all
areas marked by an X.

12. We expect all individuals who have contact with patients to perform hand hygiene:
Before and after direct contact with a patient.
Including contact with intact skin and activities such as taking vital signs or moving a patient.