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Hand Hygiene Template - courses.cdc.train.org
1 Hand Hygiene Template Date Revised: _____/_____/_____ Date Effective: _____/_____/_____ Authorization: _____ CommitteeDefine the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practice The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines hand Hygiene as cleaning your hand s by using eithe r handwashing (washing hands with soap and water), antiseptic hand wash , antiseptic hand rub ( , alcohol-based hand sanitizer including foa m or gel) , or surgical hand antisepsis. In thi s facility, hand Hygiene is performed by using eithe r alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) or washing hand s with soap and water. Purpose (provides background to explain the rationale for the policy/procedure) Hand Hygiene is a simple and effective method for preventing the spread of pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, which cause infections.
wound care, handling of medical devices (e.g., indwelling urinary catheters), and medication preparation and administration. Procedure Content Considerations (outline the steps/supplies to perform the practice) Hand hygiene using ABHR: • Apply on hands the amount of product recommended by the manufacturer.
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