Hand Hygiene

Hand hygiene using soap and water, alcohol-based hand rub technique.

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Rocelle Sibug

31:50:00 Hours

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English

Last updated

Wed, 12-Feb-2025

Course description

Performing hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, alcohol-based hand rub and surgical hand scrubbing/ rubbing.

What will i learn?

  • Describe hand hygiene as a critical component of infection prevention and control. Identify the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene. Discuss glove use and hand hygiene during patient care activities. Demonstrate the correct way to wash hands with soap and water according to the WHO-recommended method.

Requirements

  • Can pass the short exam and can perform the proper hand hygiene.

Frequently asked question

Cleaning your hands can prevent the spread of germs, including those that are resistant to antibiotics, and protects healthcare personnel and patients.

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Lectures

11

Quizzes

1

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

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