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Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
DIRECTIONS:
● The evaluation tool will be discussed by the clinical instructor/s.
● During the discussion, the instructor/s may demonstrate the procedures or may use
video viewing for students’ orientation.
● The students should be given sufficient time to prepare for the return demonstration.
● The students will do the return demonstration based on the checklist given.
● The following rating scale shall be used in grading student’s performance:
● At the end of each laboratory session, the instructor/s will give remarks based on the
student’s performance in accordance to the procedures indicated.
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
PURPOSE 2 1 0 REMARKS
• To reduce the number of microorganisms on the
hands
• To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms
to clients
1 • To reduce the risk of cross contamination among
clients
• To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious
organisms to oneself
PREPARATION
• Soap
1. • Warm running water
• Paper towels
ASSESSMENT
1 For the nurses:
● Nails should Rationale: Short, natural
be kept short. nails are less likely to
harbor microorganisms,
scratch a client, or
puncture gloves.
● Check hands
for breaks in Rationale: A nurse who
the skin, such has open sores may
as hangnails require a work assignment
or cuts. with decreased risk for
transmission of infectious
organisms due to the
chance of acquiring or
passing on an infection
IMPLEMENTATION RATIONALE 2 1 0 REMARKS
Duration of the entire
procedure: 40-60 seconds
If you are washing your
hands where the client can
observe
you, introduce yourself and
1
explain to the client what
you are
going to do and why it is
necessary.
Turn on the water and Warm water removes less
2 adjust the flow so that the of the protective oil of the
water is warm. skin than hot water.
Apply enough soap to
3
cover all hand surfaces.
Rub hands palm to palm. The circular action creates
friction that helps
4 remove microorganisms
mechanically.
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Comments/Suggestions: __________________________________________________
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WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
PURPOSE 2 1 0 REMARKS
• To reduce the number of microorganisms on the
hands
• To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms
to clients
1 • To reduce the risk of cross contamination among
clients
• To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious
organisms to oneself
PREPARATION
1. • Alcohol
ASSESSMENT
1 For the nurses:
● Nails should Rationale: Short, natural
be kept short. nails are less likely to
harbor microorganisms,
scratch a client, or
puncture gloves.
● Check hands
for breaks in Rationale: A nurse who
the skin, such has open sores may
as hangnails require a work assignment
or cuts. with decreased risk for
transmission of infectious
organisms due to the
chance of acquiring or
passing on an infection
IMPLEMENTATION RATIONALE 2 1 0 REMARKS
Duration of the entire
procedure: 20-30 seconds
If you are doing hand rub
where the client can
observe
you, introduce yourself and
1
explain to the client what
you are
going to do and why it is
necessary.
Apply a palmful of the
2 product in a cupped hand,
covering all surfaces.
3 Rub hands palm to palm.
Right palm over left dorsum
5 with interlaced fingers and
vice versa.
Palm to palm with fingers
6
interlaced.
Back of fingers to opposing
7 palms with fingers
interlocked.
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES
COLLEGE OF NURSING AND ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES
Comments/Suggestions: __________________________________________________
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