Handwashing Demonstration Flashcards
What is handwashing technique?
Procedure of washing one’s hand to remove soil transient microorganisms.
Purpose of handwashing?
Prevent nosocomial infection.
Special consideration in handwashing?
Don’t let your uniform touch the sink since it’s contaminated.
Duration of handwashing?
According to WHO, 40- 60 secs.
when to handwash?
- Before and after the shift
- Before and after procedure
Demonstrate handwashing and rationale
- open the faucet
- dry your hands
- palm to palm
- back of the hands
- interlaced
- interlocked
- finger rubbing
- palm rubbing
- rinse
- dry your palm
- close the faucet
rationale: Using friction it will remove the microorganisms
why running water? why warm water?
running water are need to flow from least contaminated po like braso to the hands.
- warm water is comfy in the skin
Why remove the jewelries?
jewelry can harbor microorganisms.
Avoid splashing water bcs?
Microorganisms multiply in moisture
why rinse your hands?
Washes away microorganisms.
why finger rubbing? Interlaced? Interlocked?
- to make sure that all surface are clean.
What is aseptic technique?
practices or procedures that prevent contamination from pathogens.
