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Cover skin splits and fissures with an occlusive Hand Hygiene Project Nurse Using an
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dressing, for example Tegaderm™, to prevent
stinging and persist using the hand rub. Alcohol &
FAQ Chlorhexidine
Q. Is hand washing required before and/or after using Based Hand
an alcohol & chlorhexidine based hand rub?
Result in a significantly greater reduction in bacteria Before and after direct contact with patients
on the skin than hand washing with soap and water
When moving between a contaminated to a clean
Reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms body site
to patients
After glove use
Reduce the risk of health care professional
colonisation or infection caused by organisms After contact with inanimate objects in the
acquired from the patient immediate vicinity of the patient, including medical
equipment and charts 2. Rub hands together
Reduce morbidity, mortality, and costs associated
with health care associated infections Before and after inserting in-dwelling urinary
catheters, peripheral vascular catheters or other
Require less time to use than hand washing with invasive devices that do not require a surgical hand
soap and water wash