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Many infections are transmitted on the hands of healthcare personnel and could be prevented by performing hand hygiene.
True
If you touch a surface area in the exam room and do not touch the patient you do not have to practice hand hygiene.
False
Hand hygiene must be performed before placing gloves on and after glove removal.
True
Hand hygiene before and after patient contact and after contact with the immediate patient care environment should be performed, even if gloves are worn.
True
Your patient care practices send a powerful message and show your patients and co-workers that you are serious about their health
True
When should you practice hand hygiene in the healthcare settings?
The time encompassing 5 moments of hand hygiene
Known as the father of hand hygiene
Ignaz Semmelweis
s an alcohol-containing preparation applied to the hands
Alcohol based hand rub
are persistently present as part of the individuals own flora, normal flora. They cannot be permanently removed.
Resident Flora
washing hands with plain soap and water. It remains a sensible strategy for hand hygiene in non- healthcare settings
Handwashing
