Infection control • Infection control helps in prevention and

Infection control
• Infection control helps in prevention and management of nosocomial and
healthcare associated infection in healthcare settings.
Clean your hands
Why?
To stay healthy
Prevent flu
Prevent cold
Prevent diarrhea
Increase patient safety
Prevent spread of germs
When?
Before coming in contact
with patient
After leaving patient
room
Before touching any
surgical or medical
equipment
After coming in contact
with body fluids and
blood
After holding trash
How?
Wash with soap and
water
Use alcohol based hand
rub?
Hand hygiene steps:
Lather using
soap
Scrub nails,
palm, and
fingers
Rinse under
hot water
Dry with
disposable
paper towel
Run hands
under warm
water