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Hand washing Flashcards

1
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observed higher mortality rate on women giving birth

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1846 - Ignaz Semmelweis

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2
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caused by “cadaverous particles” transmitted via the hands of students
and physicians

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Puerperal fever

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3
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insisted that students and physicians clean their hands between each patient in the
clinic.

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1847

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4
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Results showed reduction in the number of mortality rate

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18%-1%

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5
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up by contact with other people, objects or the environment and do
not survive indefinitely on the hands (Maurer, 1991). These organisms have the potential to do
harm as they have the ability to survive long enough to be transferred to others.

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Transient Flora

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6
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e persistently present as part of the individuals own flora, normal flora. They
cannot be permanently removed.

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Resident Flora

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7
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Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus

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Skin

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8
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one of the most effective method of preventing and controlling transmission of infection

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Hand Hygiene

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9
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recommends that HCP should not wear artificial fingernails or extensions

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CDC

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10
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4 techniques of hand hygiene

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1.handwashing
2.antiseptic hand
wash
3. alcohol based hand rub
4. surgical hand antisepsis

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11
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washing hands with plain soap and water. It remains a sensible strategy for hand
hygiene in non-healthcare settings

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Handwashing

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12
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Washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an
antiseptic agent

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Antiseptic handwash

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13
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is an alcohol- containing preparation applied to the hands

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Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR)

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14
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is an antiseptic handwash or antiseptic handrub performed
preoperatively by surgical personnel

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Surgical hand antisepsis

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15
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Surface as small as a pinhead may contain up to

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10 million bacteria

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16
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Bacteria can double their number in

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20 minutes

17
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Survival of germs in hands

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2-60 minutes

18
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Proper hand hygiene can eliminate how many percent of germs?

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90% of germs

19
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Wet hands spread how many bacteria?

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60, 400 bacteria

20
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dry hands spread how many bacteria?

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200 bacteria

21
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> To reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands.
 To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms to clients.
 To reduce the risk of cross-contamination among clients.
 To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious organisms to oneself.

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Purpose of Hand Hygiene

22
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When is hand washing done?

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> Before eating
* After use of bedpan/toilet
* After the hands have come in contact with any body substance
* After hands have come in contact with any unclean surface/object
* For healthcare workers, before and after giving care

23
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Based on CDC, when should we wash our hands?

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 When should you wash your hands?
 Before, during, and after preparing food
 Before eating food
 Before and after caring for someone who is sick
 Before and after treating a cut or wound
 After using the toilet
 After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
 After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
 After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
 After touching garbage

24
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5 moments of hand washing

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  1. before touching a patient
  2. before performing clean/aseptic procedures
  3. after body fluid exposure/risk
  4. after touching a patient
  5. after touching patient surroundings.
25
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what are the Active Ingredients?

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  1. Alcohol - Ethyl, isopropanol, or n-propanol 60-90% concentration
  2. Chlorhexidine 0.5 – 4% concentration
  3. Povidone Iodine 7.5 – 10% concentration
  4. Other active ingredients
    * Quartenary ammonium compounds
    *Hexachlorophene
    * Cloroxylenol
    * Triclosan
26
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Plays an important role in determining tolerability of hand hygiene products
* Preservatives
* Dyes
* Fragrances

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Inactive Ingredients

27
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  • Reduces cross-contamination by multiple user
  • Control the amount product delivered
  • Electronic / infrared sensors dispenses product
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No-touch dispensers

28
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Dependent on the pressure

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Manual Dispensers

28
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  • Within easy reach during patient care activities
  • Personal carriage
     Small volume carried or worn by HCW
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 Point of care dispensers

29
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> Located at patient care
* Mounted on hospital bed or wall or fixed to mobile patient care devices

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Wall mounted within patient zone

30
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What are Common types of faucet?

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  1. Hand-operated faucet
  2. Foot- pedal faucet control
  3. Infrared Control

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