HAND HYGIENE -PRESENTED BY:.

HAND HYGIENE
-PRESENTED BY:

Hand-Hygiene
 Hand hygiene can be defined as the
process of cleansing hands with the
help of cleaning agents such as
antiseptic hand wash, alcohol-based
hand rub or surgical antiseptics in
order to reduce the chances of
transmission of infections.

When to observe hand-hygiene:
 In context of healthcare, the five
most important moments of
observing hand-hygiene includes the
following:
 Prior to patient contact
 Prior to aseptic task
 After body-fluid exposure risk
 After patient-contact
 After contact with the belongings of
the patient