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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...
Standard Precaution01:26

Standard Precaution

Standard precautions are the minimum infection control safeguards used while caring for all patients, irrespective of their disease condition. They help prevent the spread of common infectious microorganisms to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors in all healthcare settings.
Hand hygiene is the most crucial means to prevent the transmission of disease. Employers are legally required to provide their workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure or contact with...

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Published on: June 7, 2017

Improving hand hygiene adherence in an endoscopy unit.

L X Santos1, M B Souza Dias, V L Borrasca

  • 1Infection Control Unit, Hospital Sírio Libanês, São Paulo, Brazil.

Endoscopy
|June 5, 2013
PubMed
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A World Health Organization educational intervention significantly improved healthcare worker hand hygiene adherence in a Brazilian hospital endoscopy unit. Adherence increased from 21.4% to over 73% ten months post-intervention.

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Published on: June 7, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare infection control
  • Medical education and training

Background:

  • Low adherence to hand hygiene recommendations among healthcare workers is a major challenge in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
  • Hand hygiene is critical for reducing infection transmission in clinical settings, particularly in high-risk areas like endoscopy units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a World Health Organization-recommended educational intervention on hand hygiene adherence among healthcare workers in an endoscopy unit.
  • To evaluate the sustainability of improved hand hygiene practices over time.

Main Methods:

  • An unobtrusive observational study design was used to assess hand hygiene adherence among healthcare workers.
  • Data collection occurred at all opportunities for hand hygiene before, and 1 and 10 months after the educational intervention.
  • The intervention included task-oriented training sessions with live demonstrations and knowledge assessment via questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Hand hygiene adherence significantly increased from 21.4% pre-intervention to 63.3% at 1 month and 73.5% at 10 months post-intervention.
  • Healthcare worker knowledge regarding hand hygiene also improved, with correct answers increasing from 82.1% to 85.7%.
  • The positive impact of the educational intervention on hand hygiene adherence was sustained and even increased at the 10-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • The educational intervention was highly effective in improving and sustaining hand hygiene adherence in the endoscopy unit.
  • Task-oriented education is a valuable strategy for enhancing infection control practices in healthcare settings.
  • Sustained improvements in hand hygiene underscore the importance of ongoing training and reinforcement for healthcare workers.