PPT-Topic 9: Hand Hygiene

Agenda Introduction Hand Hygiene Reflection amp Next Steps Hand Hygiene 2 Learning Objectives Describe two 2 reasons why having clean hands is especially important in healthcare Discuss two 2 reasons . Sneezing and coughing can spread cold and flu germs in the air but most illnesses are spread through germs on hands The Centers for Disease Control and P revention CDC recommends hand washing to reduce infection transmission Effective hand washing c Adapted from . the 'My 5 moments for . hand hygiene', . URL: http://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/background/5moments/en/index.html © World Health Organization 2009. All rights reserved.. . Learning Package Objectives. Deborah Scott RN, Infection Prevention QI Specialist. Improving the Culture of Hand Hygiene Using . Teamwork and Transparency . with Leadership Engagement. . ”Leadership plays a critical role in hospital infection prevention and control programs”. and Patient Care Practices. In Home Care and Hospice. Module . F. Objectives. Describe the principles and practice of asepsis . Understand hand hygiene. Understand the role of the environment in disease transmission . Developed by the:. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. and. Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Standard Precautions: Focus on Hand Hygiene. Learning Points. Review standard precautions and why they are important in your work. Deb Hagerty, DNP, RN, CDP, NHA, CDONA, LBSW, FACDONA. Armstrong State University. Disgust Defined. Darwin-”Something revolting, primarily in relation to the sense of taste , as actually perceived or vividly imagined; and secondarily to anything which causes a similar feeling, through the sense of smell, touch and even of eyesight” . The Case for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings. Background . Costs . Selection of Agents. Techniques . Indications . Summary . Let’s Get Committed…to Prevention. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI’s) have increased morbidity and mortality rates among hospitalized patients worldwide. The Case for Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings. Background . Costs . Selection of Agents. Techniques . Indications . Summary . Let’s Get Committed…to Prevention. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI’s) have increased morbidity and mortality rates among hospitalized patients worldwide. Training Module #1. . for . the CAUTI LTC Core . Team. 2. Learning Objectives. After completing this . training, . the facility core team members will . be able . to:. Explain . why hand hygiene is so important to prevent the spread of . a learning and training resource. International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene and . Infection . Prevention Society . 2018. Draft for comment. May . 2018. Introduction. What’s this resource about? . and Patient Care Practices. In Home Care and Hospice. Module . F. Objectives. Describe the principles and practice of asepsis . Understand hand hygiene. Understand the role of the environment in disease transmission . Plant Hygiene . in Dairy Plant. DAIRY PLANT MANAGEMENT (DTT-421). A K JHA. Introduction. Choices and demand for food products are changing.. Consumers are more aware and educated.. Consciousness about quality is growing. . Introduction. Hand Hygiene. Reflection & Next Steps. Hand Hygiene. 2. Learning Objectives. Describe two (2) reasons . why having clean hands is especially important in healthcare. .. Discuss two (2) reasons . Infection Prevention Strategies: Back to Basics. 2. Hand hygiene includes: . Handwashing: . Washing hands with plain soap and water. Antiseptic hand wash: . Washing hands with water and soap containing an antiseptic agent.