5 Moments of Hand Hygiene Flashcards
No#1?
Before patient contact - wash hands before touching patient
Why?
To protect them against germs carried on your hands
NO#2
Before an aseptic task eg wound urine blood etc
Why?
To protect patient against germs entering their own body
NO#3
After body fluid exposure
Why?
To protect yourself and environment from patients germs
NO#4
After patient contact and immediate surroundings
Why?
To protect yourself and environment from germs
NO#5
After contact with patients surroundings - when you leave
Why?
Furniture, clothing, trolley maybe contamintated
How long do you wash your hand for?
1 minute
How long do you gel your hands for?
30 Seconds
For infection control, what can be the means of transmission?
Direct - touching contact
Indirect - airborne, droplets
travelling - vehicle, mossies, food, get salmonella
