This Assignment Shall Be Identifying The Evidence Underpinning

Hand hygiene practices are important thing to infection prevention and control practice. As health provider especially ED staff or front liner, to follow hand washing protocols is necessary in any situation. According Practice Standard (2009) four major elements to preventing practice; hand washing, protective barriers, care of equipment and health practice of nurse. Cite from Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland, scientists has found around 45% of infections can be prevented by washing hands regularly. MOH (2010) increasing in hand-washing compliance by

Roy, L. (2016). Maintaining hand hygiene to prevent the transmission of infection. Journal of Aesthetic Nursing, 5(6),

Dirty hands is the common source of spreading infection. It is very important to keep hands clean to avoid getting infected and spreading infection in the community. It is important to wash hands to keep hands clean. There are two ways to keep hand clean, one way is wash hands with soap and warm water while rubbing hands together for minimum 15 to 30 seconds. Indication of washing hands with soap and water is when hands are visibly dirty, before and after eating, feeding, using the toilet, after coughing or sneezing, after using gloves, taking care of patients. There is also second way to clean hands, but it is advisable to wash hands with soap and water all the time, but it can ignore when soap and water is not available so it is okay to use hand gel or foam in the form of sanitizer. This helps to clean hands or kill germs when hands are not visibly dirty.

This experiment illustrates the importance of handwashing and proves that hand washing is worth it. Since our hands are constantly coming into contact with ourselves and others, touching surfaces, grabbing objects, being sneezed into, etc., keeping our hands clean is one of the most effective, yet simple way we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running warm water. “The human skin is a host to anywhere between 10,000-10,000,000 bacteria per square centimeter and since health care providers come into contact with pathogenic bacteria by being engaged in patient care, hand washing can reduce the risk of spreading diseases (page 3).” The objective of the experiment is to test the effectiveness of hand washing and demonstrate normal flora. This report presents the procedures and materials for the experiment, the experiment's results, and an analysis of those results.

To help the prevention of infection spreading is by knowing the method of washing your hand because we carry most bacteria sue to the open air that we come in contact with. For example we use are hands to shake hands with someone holding or touching objects. When you are performing any form of hand hygiene you will need to make sure that you have washed your hand with anti-bacterial liquid soap; this is to help prevent any bacteria which we already have on our hands. In all health and social care settings an automatic liquid dispenser should be placed so that when washing hands any individual doesn’t touch or need to even sneeze any part of the liquid

Generations of people have considered handwashing a measure of personal hygiene. In 1847, Dr. Semmelweis insisted that healthcare providers wash their hands with disinfecting agents between patients. This early hand hygiene practice resulted in a decrease in mortality rates among hospital patients (CDC, 2002). The CDC’s Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee published the Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings in 2002 that is based on hand hygiene foundations developed in generation past. In 2014, this guideline is still available online and used as a reference

Hand washing is the best defense against viruses and bacteria. Proper hand washing stops the spread of many diseases and infections. It's such an easy thing to do to help safeguard our family's health.

Visibly soiled hands (bodily fluids, etc.) should and must be washed with soap and water to substantially rid the hands of microbes. Studies found that hand sanitizers with an alcohol content of 60-95% can kill germs effectively (instead of hand washing) compared to those hand sanitizers that contain less than a 60% alcohol concentration or those without alcohol. Growth of microbes or bacteria present on the hands may be inhibited, but will not completely rid their presence. They may still stay on the hands and not completely “wash off,” like that during the process of rinsing during hand washing where water will rinse them off the hands and into the sink. Bacteria like Clostridium dificile or E. coli are familiar organisms present in the healthcare settings and may not be effectively removed by hand sanitizers (those with alcohol content) alone. They may still be found in the crevices of the hand or ridges in between the fingers and can sometimes spread to the wrist area and forearm if not properly

Outside of the actual act of washing your hands, the easiest step in cleanliness is not wearing any jewelry. Regardless if it is removed prior to handwashing, jewelry is prohibited for all staff who come in contact with patients as it is possible for micro-organisms to survive on the jewelry (Western University 21). Furthermore, although it is hard to know if bacteria is present, long nails and/or the use of nail polish increases the places that bacteria can be harboured (Western University 21). Lastly, the best way to protect and care for you and your patients is by simply washing your hands. When doing so, lather your hands for 15 seconds with soap, thoroughly rinse off with warm water, then dry your hands and turn off the tap with paper towel. This must be done both before and after any contact with a patient, regardless of the scenario. Moreover, if applicable, must also be washed before any aseptic procedures as well as after exposure to any bodily fluids. As an alternative to hand washing the London Health Science Centre has installed an increased amount of alcohol based rub dispensers throughout its locations (Western University 22). Thus, in an attempt to increase access and reach compliance goals for patients, staff, and visitors. These rubs may be used as long as there is no visible dirt, food or other substances on your hands. To properly sterilize your hands ensure that hands are rubbed together until all of the solution dissolves and hands are dry. The following methods are not only essential protocol for all staff to follow but are the best way to prevent the spread of

In this essay the focus will be on the significance of hand hygiene within the care of patients and problems relating to the compliance of this. The essay will explore legislations such as The NHS Constitutions YEAR, Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct YEAR and the 6Cs of nursing, focusing on the relevance of these in relation to hand hygiene practice.

* Hand washing is the most important method of preventing the spread of infection by contact (Ayliffe et al 1999). The Nottingham University Trust Policy on Hand Hygiene (2009) states that there are three types of hand hygiene, the first is ‘routine hand hygiene’ which involves the use of soap and water for 15 – 20 seconds or the application of alcohol hand rub until the hand are dry. The second is ‘hand disinfection’ which should be used prior to an aseptic procedure by washing with soap and water and applying alcohol hand rub afterwards. The third is ‘surgical hand washing’ which is the application of a microbial agent to the hands and wrists for two minutes. In addition to which a sterile, disposable brush may be used for the first surgical hand wash of the day although continued use will encourage colonisation of microbes. The third example is the most appropriate to any O.D.P undertaking the surgical role as it is the best way for the surgical team to eliminate transient flora and reduce resident skin flora (World Health Organization 2010). The first and second are important to any O.D.P undertaking any other role within the Operating Department as this is the best way to reduce the transient microbial flora without necessarily affecting the resident skin flora

The handwashing experiment gave me an insight on how much bacteria is living on our hands and how long it takes to get them off. In exercise 13, the class identified that it took more than 10 minutes to get rid of most of the bacteria on our hands. I have been working as a resident aide for the past year and a half. The most important thing was to prevent my residents from getting sick either by me or by other residents. Before doing this experiment, I never realized that I could be passing bacteria around by not washing my hands. It never occurred to me that I am putting these immune compromised people at risk and it could be easily avoided. Now I know that it is necessary to wash my hands after I am done helping each individual person. However,

Antibacterial soaps are a trend these days. Every day we see various advertisements about the advantages of using antibacterial soaps that they helps us get rid of the harmful microorganisms and they can help get rid of the bacteria that get attached to our skin from our environment or from elsewhere; that they will make us healthy and will save us from getting diseases due to the pathogens on our skin (most importantly hands as they can transfer the pathogens into our gastrointestinal system). They will make our lives more healthier and better(Aiello et. al. 2007 ).

Washing dirty hands is a good step from spreading out disease and germs. Using liquid soap and hand sanitizer are good ways to stop preventing them from happening. Even though germs are not seen they can be passed on by a blink of an eye. Thats why preventing it while its at risk is healthy. Using soap is a better use to wash ugly dirty hands. Liquid would not help so much

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