Medical Handwashing
Medical Handwashing
Medical Handwashing
Definition: is the mechanical removal of microorganisms after every contact with pt.,
object or before administering non-surgical procedures.
Planning:
· To provide appropriate equipment and techniques for preventive measures
· To prevent the spread of the microorganisms to health professionals
· To protect and reduce potential for transmission of microorganisms
Nursing Diagnosis:
1. Potential for infection related to inadequate primary defenses
2. Knowledge deficit related to insufficient knowledge to avoid exposure to
pathogens
Expected Outcomes:
· Prevented spread of microorganisms from health care worker or environment to
clients
· Decreased number of bacteria on hands from clients to clients.
Equipments
· Soap (bar or liquid)
· Soap dish that drains and keep the soap dry (bar)
· Clean, dry towel
· Plastic container with faucet, sink
Procedure:
STEPS RATIONALE
3. Turn on water and adjust flow and - Avoid splashing water into the
temperature. If there is no running clothes as it may result in
water, use dipper (tabo) to pour contamination as moisture
water on the hands at the beginning breeds microorganisms.
and when rinsing. - Warm water removes less of the
skin’s protective oil than hot
water.
6. Hold hands and forearms lower than - Friction caused by firm rubbing
elbows. Scrub back of each hands helps to loosen dirt and
with palm of the other hand. Count organisms that can lodge
1-5. between the fingers, in skin
crevices of knuckles, on the
palms, and back of the hands.
11. Pat hands dry with a paper towel - Patting the skin dry prevents
from wrists to fingertips. chapping.
12. Turn off water using same paper - Turning the faucet off with a
towel if faucet is hand operated. clean paper towel protects the
clean hands from contact with a
soiled surface.
Total:
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