Good morning ma’am/sir, I am Rizza z.

Iligan from BSN 1D and I’m going to perform the

proper hand washing.

❖ Nails should be kept short. Most agencies do not permit healthcare workers in direct
contact with clients to have any form of artificial nails.
❖ Removal of all jewelries is recommended. Although the research is controversial,
microorganisms can lodge in the settings of jewelry and under rings.
❖ Check hands for the break skin such as, hang nails or cut. A nurse who has open sores
may require a work assignment with decreased risk for transmission of infectious
organisms due to the chance of acquiring or passing on an infection.

Before I start doing the hand washing the materials that I need are tissue paper, liquid soap and
sink with running water.

● Turn on the water and adjust the flow ( warm water removes less protective oil
of the skin than hot water )
● Wet the hands thoroughly by holding them under the running water and apply
soap ( the water should flow from the least contaminated to the most
contaminated area )
● Right palm over left dorsum with interlaced fingers and vice versa
● Palm to palm fingers interlaced
● Backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked
● Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa
( The circular action creates friction that helps remove microorganisms
mechanically.
● Rub the fingertips against the palm of the opposite hand ( the nails and
fingertips are commonly missed during hand hygiene.
● Rub each wrist with opposite hand
● Rinse the hand and thoroughly pat dry the hands
● Turn off the water using the tissue paper

This prevents nurses from picking up microorganisms from the faucet handles.