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Hand hygiene01:23

Hand hygiene

Asepsis is the practice of preventing or breaking the chain of infection. The nurse employs aseptic techniques to prevent the spread of microorganisms and reduce the risk of diseases. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of aseptic techniques and is classified into medical and surgical asepsis. Medical asepsis includes hand hygiene and the use of gloves. Surgical asepsis, or the sterile technique, refers to practices that render and keep objects and areas free of microorganisms.
Hand washing...
Handwashing I: Introduction and Types of Equipment01:18

Handwashing I: Introduction and Types of Equipment

Handwashing is hand hygiene with plain or antimicrobial soap and water to physically remove dirt, organic material, and microorganisms. However, it may not kill all microorganisms. The handwashing procedure requires a hand wash basin, liquid soap, paper towels, a domestic waste bin, and disposable nail cleaner as optional equipment.
Hand wash basins in clinical areas should have faucets that can be turned on and off without using the hands; that is, they should be non-touch or lever-operated.
Handwashing III: During the Procedure and Post-Procedure Steps01:15

Handwashing III: During the Procedure and Post-Procedure Steps

To wash hands properly, follow these steps:
Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures01:22

Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures

Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
Handwashing II: Pre-procedure and Initial Procedure Steps01:19

Handwashing II: Pre-procedure and Initial Procedure Steps

The pre-procedure steps of handwashing include removing jewelry and rolling up sleeves. However, many organizations allow staff to wear wedding rings.
The hand washing procedure itself includes the following steps. First, cover cuts, if any, on hands with a waterproof dressing. Cuts and abrasions can become contaminated with bacteria hindering the ability to clean the area thoroughly. In addition, repeated hand washing can worsen an injury.  The nails must be short and clean, without nail paint...
Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection01:26

Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection

The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin create...

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A Method to Test the Efficacy of Handwashing for the Removal of Emerging Infectious Pathogens
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Relationship between systems-level factors and hand hygiene adherence.

Ann-Margaret Dunn-Navarra1, Bevin Cohen, Patricia W Stone

  • 1Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, USA. ad66@columbia.edu

Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|May 22, 2010
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Summary

Morning huddles in California hospitals were linked to higher staff hand hygiene compliance. This organizational strategy may improve adherence and reduce healthcare-associated infections.

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A Method to Test the Efficacy of Handwashing for the Removal of Emerging Infectious Pathogens
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A Method to Test the Efficacy of Handwashing for the Removal of Emerging Infectious Pathogens

Published on: June 7, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Infection Prevention
  • Hospital Operations

Background:

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a significant patient safety concern.
  • Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection control but challenging to maintain.
  • Predictors of hand hygiene compliance require further investigation in acute care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe staff hand hygiene compliance in California acute care hospitals.
  • To identify predictors of hand hygiene adherence.
  • To explore the association between hand hygiene and HAIs.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted.
  • Data were collected from acute care hospitals in California.
  • Analysis focused on hand hygiene compliance rates and influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • Institutions utilizing morning huddles reported significantly higher hand hygiene compliance (≥95%).
  • Morning huddles may serve as a predictor for improved hand hygiene adherence.
  • A potential link between adherence and reduced HAIs was explored.

Conclusions:

  • Morning huddles show promise as an effective organizational tool for enhancing hand hygiene.
  • Improved teamwork and communication through huddles may positively impact infection control practices.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm the relationship between huddles, hand hygiene, and HAI reduction.