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The class will be divided into 3 groups. Each
group will be given a box where they need to find
the hidden thing.
THE HIDDEN
THING!
Each group will choose a representative to
describe the thing they found in front of the class.
IT’S GAME TIME!
HAND
WASHING
01 02 03 04
OBJECTIVES
Understand the
importance of
hand washing
Define
handwashing,
hand hygiene,
antiseptic hand
wash and surgical
hand antisepsis
Identify the
indications for
hand washing
using 5 moments
of hand washing
(WHO)
Recognize the
step-by-step
process of
effective hand
washing
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
OUTLINE
 Definition of Terms
 Importance of Hand washing
 Indications of Hand washing
 Hand washing procedure steps
Students will be passing the ball while
music is playing.
UNLOCKING
DIFFICULTIES
Home
PASS THE BALL!
When the music stops, the student holding
the ball at that moment will answer a
question related to the topic.
IT’S GAME TIME!
 is the act of cleaning one’s hands
with the use of any liquid with or
without soap for the purpose of
removing dirt or microorganisms. It
is the most effective measure in
reducing the risk of transmitting
infectious diseases.
 Handwashing is under the umbrella
of hand hygiene.
DEFINITION
HAND WASHING
 is defined by the World Health
Organization as a general term that
applies to handwashing, antiseptic
hand wash, antiseptic hand rub or
surgical hand antisepsis.
DEFINITION
HAND HYGIENE
 is a term that applies to
handwashing with an
antimicrobial soap and
water.
DEFINITION
ANTISEPTIC HANDWASH
 Commonly called as a surgical hand
scrub. This is to remove as many
microorganisms from the hands as
possible before the sterile
procedure.
DEFINITION
SURGICAL HAND ANTISEPSIS.
IMPORTANCE
OF HAND
WASHING
 Hand washing is the most
important thing that you can
do to keep from getting sick.
 The main purpose of washing
hands is to cleanse of
pathogens (including bacteria
or viruses) and chemicals
which can cause personal
harm or disease.
IMPORTANCE
OF HAND
WASHING
 By frequently washing your
hands you wash away and
eliminate the germs that you
have picked up from other
people, or from contaminated
surfaces, and avoid
transferring the bacteria to
other people and to yourself.
IMPORTANCE
OF HAND
WASHING
 Washing your hands is the
most effective way to
maintain health, control,
reduce and prevent the
spread of infection.
INDICATIONS
FOR HAND
WASHING
5 Moments for Hand Hygiene (WHO)
WHY?
BEFORE shaking hands, assisting in personal
care activities, delivering care, performing
physical non-invasive examination
WHEN?
To PROTECT the patient against harmful
germs carried on your hands
WHY?
Clean your hands
immediately BEFORE
performing a
clean/aseptic procedure.
WHEN?
To PROTECT the
patient against harmful
germs, including the
patient’s own, from
entering his/her body.
WHY?
Clean your hands immediately AFTER an
exposure risk to body fluids (and after glove
removal).
WHEN?
To PROTECT yourself and the health-care
environment from harmful patients germs
WHY?
Clean your hands AFTER
touching a patient and
his/her immediate
surroundings, when
leaving the patient’s
side.
WHEN?
To PROTECT yourself
and the health-care
environment from
harmful patient germs.
WHY?
Clean your hands AFTER touching any object
or furniture in the patient’s immediate
surroundings, when leaving – even if the
patient has not been touched.
WHEN?
To PROTECT yourself and the health-care
environment from harmful patient germs.
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
 As a student, how can you
promote proper hand hygiene
practices to the general public?
 Explain the importance of proper
hand washing in preventing the
spread of infection.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment
1. What is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid
with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or
microorganisms?
A. Aseptic Technique
B. Handwashing
C. Medical Asepsis
D. Surgical Asepsis
2. What are we trying to reduce or eliminate when we are doing
handwashing?
A. Viruses
B. Bacteria
C. Fungi
D. All of the above
Assessment
3. Which of the following is the recommended duration for effective
hand washing?
A. 5 seconds
B. 15 seconds
C. 30 seconds
D. 1 minute
4. When should hand washing be performed in a healthcare setting?
A. Before and after every patient contact
B. Only after contact with visibly soiled hands
C. Once at the beginning of each shift
D. Only when gloves are not available
Assessment
5. How does proper hand hygiene contribute to the prevention of
healthcare-associated infections?
A. By strengthening the immune system of healthcare workers
B. By reducing the transmission of microorganisms on the hands
C. By eliminating the need for personal protective equipment
D. By improving patient satisfaction scores
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!
REJOICE E. PLAZA, RN;MN;LPT;MAED-HPE

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Hand Washing.pptx

  • 1.
  • 2. The class will be divided into 3 groups. Each group will be given a box where they need to find the hidden thing. THE HIDDEN THING! Each group will choose a representative to describe the thing they found in front of the class. IT’S GAME TIME!
  • 4. 01 02 03 04 OBJECTIVES Understand the importance of hand washing Define handwashing, hand hygiene, antiseptic hand wash and surgical hand antisepsis Identify the indications for hand washing using 5 moments of hand washing (WHO) Recognize the step-by-step process of effective hand washing At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
  • 5. OUTLINE  Definition of Terms  Importance of Hand washing  Indications of Hand washing  Hand washing procedure steps
  • 6. Students will be passing the ball while music is playing. UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES Home PASS THE BALL! When the music stops, the student holding the ball at that moment will answer a question related to the topic.
  • 8.  is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms. It is the most effective measure in reducing the risk of transmitting infectious diseases.  Handwashing is under the umbrella of hand hygiene. DEFINITION HAND WASHING
  • 9.  is defined by the World Health Organization as a general term that applies to handwashing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub or surgical hand antisepsis. DEFINITION HAND HYGIENE
  • 10.  is a term that applies to handwashing with an antimicrobial soap and water. DEFINITION ANTISEPTIC HANDWASH
  • 11.  Commonly called as a surgical hand scrub. This is to remove as many microorganisms from the hands as possible before the sterile procedure. DEFINITION SURGICAL HAND ANTISEPSIS.
  • 12. IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING  Hand washing is the most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick.  The main purpose of washing hands is to cleanse of pathogens (including bacteria or viruses) and chemicals which can cause personal harm or disease.
  • 13. IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING  By frequently washing your hands you wash away and eliminate the germs that you have picked up from other people, or from contaminated surfaces, and avoid transferring the bacteria to other people and to yourself.
  • 14. IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING  Washing your hands is the most effective way to maintain health, control, reduce and prevent the spread of infection.
  • 16. 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene (WHO)
  • 17. WHY? BEFORE shaking hands, assisting in personal care activities, delivering care, performing physical non-invasive examination WHEN? To PROTECT the patient against harmful germs carried on your hands
  • 18. WHY? Clean your hands immediately BEFORE performing a clean/aseptic procedure. WHEN? To PROTECT the patient against harmful germs, including the patient’s own, from entering his/her body.
  • 19. WHY? Clean your hands immediately AFTER an exposure risk to body fluids (and after glove removal). WHEN? To PROTECT yourself and the health-care environment from harmful patients germs
  • 20. WHY? Clean your hands AFTER touching a patient and his/her immediate surroundings, when leaving the patient’s side. WHEN? To PROTECT yourself and the health-care environment from harmful patient germs.
  • 21. WHY? Clean your hands AFTER touching any object or furniture in the patient’s immediate surroundings, when leaving – even if the patient has not been touched. WHEN? To PROTECT yourself and the health-care environment from harmful patient germs.
  • 22.
  • 24. ANALYSIS  As a student, how can you promote proper hand hygiene practices to the general public?  Explain the importance of proper hand washing in preventing the spread of infection.
  • 26. Assessment 1. What is the act of cleaning one’s hands with the use of any liquid with or without soap for the purpose of removing dirt or microorganisms? A. Aseptic Technique B. Handwashing C. Medical Asepsis D. Surgical Asepsis 2. What are we trying to reduce or eliminate when we are doing handwashing? A. Viruses B. Bacteria C. Fungi D. All of the above
  • 27. Assessment 3. Which of the following is the recommended duration for effective hand washing? A. 5 seconds B. 15 seconds C. 30 seconds D. 1 minute 4. When should hand washing be performed in a healthcare setting? A. Before and after every patient contact B. Only after contact with visibly soiled hands C. Once at the beginning of each shift D. Only when gloves are not available
  • 28. Assessment 5. How does proper hand hygiene contribute to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections? A. By strengthening the immune system of healthcare workers B. By reducing the transmission of microorganisms on the hands C. By eliminating the need for personal protective equipment D. By improving patient satisfaction scores
  • 29. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! REJOICE E. PLAZA, RN;MN;LPT;MAED-HPE