Hand Hygiene and PPE
Why is Hand Hygiene Important
Removes and kills microorganisms
Is important to stop the press of infection
When should hand hygiene be performed
Before eating and drinking ( or handling food)
After using the washroom
After sneezing or coughing
Whenever hands are visibly dirty
After clearing tasks
When should healthcare provider wash their hands
Before entering a patients room/home
Before touching a patient
Before touching any object on the patients environment
After providing care to the patient ;e.g. wound care, bed bath, taking viral signs etc.)
After exposure to bodily fluids
Impediment to effective hand hygiene
Abrasions and cracks to the skin ( intact skin is the first line of defence against bacteria)
Artificial nails, nail polish, gel nails, shellac
Rings and brackets
Watches
Rings, brackets, and watches should be removed to washing your hands
Considerations when wearing gloves
Hand hygiene considerations with gloves
The use of gloves domes not replace the need for hand hygeine
Remove gloves immediately and discard after the activity for which they ises
When should a health care provider change their gloves?
When moving from a contaminated body site to a clear body within the same patient
Why is Hand Hygiene Important
Removes and kills microorganisms
Is important to stop the press of infection
When should hand hygiene be performed
Before eating and drinking ( or handling food)
After using the washroom
After sneezing or coughing
Whenever hands are visibly dirty
After clearing tasks
When should healthcare provider wash their hands
Before entering a patients room/home
Before touching a patient
Before touching any object on the patients environment
After providing care to the patient ;e.g. wound care, bed bath, taking viral signs etc.)
After exposure to bodily fluids
Impediment to effective hand hygiene
Abrasions and cracks to the skin ( intact skin is the first line of defence against bacteria)
Artificial nails, nail polish, gel nails, shellac
Rings and brackets
Watches
Rings, brackets, and watches should be removed to washing your hands
Considerations when wearing gloves
Hand hygiene considerations with gloves
The use of gloves domes not replace the need for hand hygeine
Remove gloves immediately and discard after the activity for which they ises
When should a health care provider change their gloves?
When moving from a contaminated body site to a clear body within the same patient
