PPT-Hand Hygiene Staff Training

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. 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”. Fatemeh Malekian, Professor. Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Be aware of existing state and Federal regulations regarding standards for worker health, hygiene and sanitation practices during growing, packing, holding, and transport of human foods.. Greater NY York APIC Chapter 13. November 19, 2014. Presented by:. Saungi McCalla, MSN, MPH, RN, CIC. Director of Infection Prevention and Control. White Plains Hospital. WPH Hand Hygiene Program. We have a very robust hand hygiene program at our institution which targets patients, staff and visitors. . Training Module 1. . for All Long-term Care . Staff. Upon completion of this training module, long-term care staff will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of:. w. hy . hand hygiene is so important to prevent the spread of infections;. 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 . Wipe It Away…..”. Debra Berube MS RNC CIC. Director of Infection Control & Prevention. St Vincent Hospital. Worcester MA. APIC NE . October 13, 2011. C.Diff rates, historical, current, and goals. Hand Hygiene. an infected or colonized body site on one patient, or after touching the patients’ environment, if hand hygiene is not performed before touching another patient or their environment.. Jennifer Schiermeyer, Kathie O’Dell, Melissa Kumm. Hand hygiene is the first universal precaution to prevent spreading disease, but as healthcare professionals we are not diligent in carrying out proper hand hygiene, even with knowing the risks (Birks, Coyle, Porter, Mills, 2011, p. 10). The Institute of Medicine reported that 2 million patients each year have harmful complications due to healthcare acquired infections. These infections are the result of 90,000 deaths and $4.5-5.7 billion dollars a year in extra health care costs (Collins, 2008).. Agenda. 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 . The foundations of clean, safe care. Claire Kilpatrick & Julie . Storr. WHO WASH in health care facilities team. Part of the 2020 WASH in health care facilities webinar training series. First broadcast April 16 2020. Janet Glowicz PhD RN, CIC, FAPIC. Infection Preventionist, . Prevention and Response Branch. 4/2/2019. National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. Division Name in this space. Healthcare worker hand contamination. Session 1 . 09:00-09:45 or 13:00-13:45 - HAI, SICP (PPE). Session 2 . 10:15-11:15 or 13:45-14:45- . Recognising and Managing the Deteriorating Patient with Viral Sepsis/Organ Failure .