Description:
This article discusses the benefits
of hand hygiene in the healthcare setting and encourages learners to not rely upon gloves to protect themselves and their patients. The authors outline proper
handwashing techniques, as well as various bacteria that result from improper
techniques.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of hand hygiene
- Describe proper handwashing techniques
- Discuss bacteria that can arise from improper techniques
Author(s):
Catherine R. Cooper
Debra H. Wisenor, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA)
George H. Robert, EdD, MT(AMT)
Launched: 2005