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Hand hygiene, the most important measure to avoid transmitting infections in health care
Hand hygiene, the most important measure to avoid transmitting infections in health care, experts say In Spain, between 5-10% of patients will get an infection related to healthcare, according to the Epine study The doctor of the Preventive Medicine Service of the Hospital Quirónsalud Infanta Luisa, Sacred Heart and Field of Gibraltar Nuria López Ruiz…
Read MoreHygiene in hand washing
Many studies have been conducted on the benefits of hand washing and on the effectiveness of the various elements involved in the operation, but relatively few on the contribution of hand drying to hygiene. For effective control of infections through hand washing, you should also ensure that not only your hands are completely clean after…
Read MoreEVIDENCE OF TRANSMISSION BY HANDS
There is multiple scientific evidence that shows how staff hands transmit multi-resistant bacteria and colonize hospitalized patients. Ex .: 41% of hand cultures of health workers were positive for EVR (after patient care and before hand washing) Hayden M, Clin infect diseases 2000: 31 1058-1065 EVR can be recovered from numerous patient unit sites Hayden…
Read MoreThe normal characteristics of the skin.
To understand the goal of hand hygiene it is essential to know the normal characteristics of the skin. The skin is normally colonized, and different areas of skin have different rates of bacterial colonies measured as: cfu / cm2; In the RN the areas of greatest colonization are: perineal-inguinal, umbilical, axillary, cervical, and lower limbs.…
Read MoreAdherence of hand hygiene
The main problem with HAND HYGIENE is not related to the possibility of obtaining only good products, but to the lack of compliance with the norm. Numerous published studies conclude that health personnel wash their hands half of the times they are indicated and in general with less duration than recommended. The factors identified that…
Read MoreDefinitions concerns to hand hygiene
HAND HYGIENE Handwashing with detergents or antiseptic soaps and water, alcohol-based soap solutions and surgical antisepsis. SOCIAL HAND WASHING Washing with common soap and water or detergent in order to remove the newly acquired flora and remove dirt. ANTISEPTIC WASH Washing of hands with water and antiseptic (soap or detergent) of broad microbial spectrum, in…
Read MoreHAND WASHING TECHNIQUE
WITH ALCOHOLIC BASED ANTISEPTIC: Apply the product in the palm of the hand. Scrub vigorously both hands Cover the entire surface of the hands and fingers. Continue scrubbing until drying (15 to 25 sec) WITH WATER AND SOAP OR ANTISEPTIC SOLUTION: Wet hands first Apply 3 to 5 cc of soapy solution (1 dispenser application)…
Read MoreInstructions for hand washing & disinfection
According to CDC guides. Recommendations published on October 25, 2002; categorized based on existing scientific data, applicability and economic importance. When they are visibly dirty or contaminated with body fluids, it should be done with water and antiseptic solution (de-contamination). Before and after contact with a patient. Before and after the use of gloves when…
Read MoreHand hygiene at the right time saves lives and is an indicator of the quality and biosecurity of health services
Mexico City, May 8, 2017 – Hands are the most powerful tools of health professionals. With them we feel our patients, identify their ailments and with them we provide support and hope. However, our hands can also be a source of danger for our patients because they are the main route of infection transmission. This…
Read MorePrecautions for the selection and installation of soap dispensers
The automatic soap dispenser, which is designed with a clever dispensing structure, allows people to easily access the soap without having to squeeze it by hand. Soap dispensers were first used in public places such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals, high-end office buildings, etc. When people loved this convenient way of washing their hands, they…
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