Hand Hygiene Basics
Every day you encounter harmful germs that can make you and others in your environment sick. So how do you protect yourself and others from these harmful germs? You should follow proper infection control practices. Hand hygiene is the single most important infection control measure to prevent the spread of germs.
The goal of this course is to instruct all employees about when hand hygiene is necessary as well as the correct procedure for handwashing and the use of alcohol-based hand rubs.
Every day you encounter harmful germs that can make you and others in your environment sick. So how do you protect yourself and others from these harmful germs? You should follow proper infection control practices. Hand hygiene is the single most important infection control measure to prevent the spread of germs.
The goal of this course is to instruct all employees about when hand hygiene is necessary as well as the correct procedure for handwashing and the use of alcohol-based hand rubs.
Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals
This program is approved for 0.25 hours by the Dietary Managers Association. Approval code 168831.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.2500 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2438615
Explain the correct procedure for handwashing.
Discuss the steps for using an alcohol-based hand rub.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hand Hygiene
When to Perform
Handwashing
Use of ABHRs
Review
Section 3: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Laura Anderson, MSN RN, WCC
Laura Anderson is currently a Curriculum Designer for Post-Acute Care at Relias and manages a team of subject matter expert writers. Previously, she was a Director of Nursing, Clinical Informatics Nurse, Senior Clinical Consultant, Nurse Auditor, Business Office Manager, Clinical Author, and Wound Care Nurse. Laura has dedicated more than 20 years of professional practice to the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. After receiving her Masters of Science in nursing with an emphasis in geriatrics, mental health, and education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she continued to pursue additional training in wound care. Laura is passionate about providing quality, resident-centered care that encompasses the whole person.Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: All Healthcare Facilities.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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