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Effective Hand Hygiene
Effective Hand Hygiene

For the past 180 years, scientists and physicians have recognised the importance of hand hygiene. Yet research shows that we still ignore many of the basic principles. Most of us focus on completing tasks we believe will make most difference to patients – as quickly as possible. Without thinking, hand hygiene often gets pushed down the list of priorities. Understanding hand hygiene principles and the importance of timely and effective hand washing is an integral part of infection control standard precautions. This title helps to improve hand hygiene practice by challenging attitudes and encouraging the changing of behaviours, whilst conveying key learning points in an engaging and imaginative manner.

For the past 180 years, scientists and physicians have recognised the importance of hand hygiene. Yet research shows that we still ignore many of the basic principles. Most of us focus on completing tasks we believe will make most difference to patients – as quickly as possible. Without thinking, hand hygiene often gets pushed down the list of priorities. Understanding hand hygiene principles and the importance of timely and effective hand washing is an integral part of infection control standard precautions. This title helps to improve hand hygiene practice by challenging attitudes and encouraging the changing of behaviours, whilst conveying key learning points in an engaging and imaginative manner.

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“It is very interactive and interesting to learn the importance of proper hand washing to prevent the spread of bacteria to others. We need to protect every individual as we protect our loved once.”
 
Maribel Sandoval – Edenvale Care Limited

Overview

This online training course has been designed specifically for Care and Support Workers working in a social care setting. It may also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about Effective Hand Hygiene.

11 Interactive Chapters, Assessment Quiz and a CPD Accredited Certificate

Subjects covered include:

  • The Importance of Hand Hygiene
  • Why We Don’t Wash
  • When to Decontaminate Your Hands
  • Recognising the Need
  • Wetting
  • Applying Cleansing Solution
  • Washing
  • Rinsing
  • Drying
  • Skin Care
  • Standard Precautions
On average this online course should take around 16 minutes.

England

Care Certificate Standard 15

NOS: IPC6.2012

RQF: Causes and Spread of Infection (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support)

Wales

All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC) Section 7

Scotland

The Health and Social Care Standards

Northern Ireland

NISCC’s Induction Standards

Paul Elliott, MA, BSc, RGN, PGCEA, FRSPH, FHEA, Associate Member IPS
Infection Control Nurses Association

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