Hand Hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
What is hand hygiene?
A
Use of hand washing to reduce number of bacteria (NICE)
2
Q
Name and describe 3 types of hand washing
A
Social - removes microorganisms using liquid soap
Clinical - prior to aseptic procedure, removes transient
Surgical - prior to theatre
3
Q
What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene?
A
According to WHO: Before aseptic procedure Before touching patient After touching patient Body fluid exposure After touching surroundings
4
Q
Talk through the procedure for hand washing
A
According to PHE: Wet hands and apply soap Rub palm to palm Rub one palm over back of other and swap Interlace fingers Rub back of fingers in palm Rub thumbs Rub fingertips in palm Rinse and dry hands Turn off tap with elbow Repeat if hands still soiled
5
Q
What is ANTT and it’s 6 actions?
A
Aseptic Non Touch Technique Risk assessment Manage environment Decontaminate and protect Aseptic fields Non touch technique Prevent cross infection
6
Q
Give one reference related to hand hygiene
A
RCN recommends washing hands in front of service users where possible
