This document discusses the importance of proper hand washing. It provides 10 facts about hand washing and lists several key reasons and indications for washing hands, such as preventing the spread of communicable diseases and protecting oneself and others from getting sick. The document outlines specific examples of when hands should be washed, such as before and after direct patient contact, before eating or taking breaks, and after using the bathroom. It also describes the proper 5-step technique for washing hands.

1. Importance of hand washing

3. 10 Fact About Hand Washing

5. Percentage of undo hand washing

8. To stop the germs around you

9. To make good quality of life

10. To prevent spread of communicable
disease

11. Reason for doing hand washing

12. Indications for hand washing
• In general
• When hands are visibly soiled
and dirty
• When you feel that your hands
are contaminated
• Whenever the health care
providers are in doubt about
the necessity
• After touching any object that
has germs on it
• Before and after any direct skin
to skin contact
• Anytime you change tasks

13. To protect yourself and others getting
sick

14. Examples of when to wash hands
• Before & After Upon entry to critical care
area & before Starting to work
• Before & After any direct patient contact
• Before & After performing any invasive
procedure, manipulating medical/ invasive
devices or performing aseptic procedure.
• Before preparing diet,milk, TPN and
medication etc.

16. Examples of when to wash hands
• Before & After feeding the baby or giving
medication ,doing any procedure etc.
• Between different procedures on the
same patient.
• When applying NGT, suctioning, or folly's
catheter.
• When eating, drinking or smoking.
• Before taking breaks or leaving the
department.

17. 5 Movement of Hand Washing

19. • After situations during which contamination of
the hands is likely to have occurred – ex:-
Handling linen and bedding
• Handling waste
• Cleaning equipment or handling of spillages
• Handling bodily fluid (blood, Stool, urine,
mucus or vomits).
• Handling garbage or any dirty equipment.

20. • After removing gloves and
other protective clothing.
• After using the toilet.
• After sneezing or
coughing.
• After using of telephone.

21. Hand washing procedure
Before starting to wash hands
• Keep nails short.
• Avoid artificial nails and nail
varnish.
• Remove watches and bracelets.
• Avoid wearing any ornaments.
• Check to be sure a clean,
disposable paper towel and
antiseptic soap are available.

24. Global hand washing days October 15