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    This document provides instructions for properly washing hands. It indicates that hand washing should be done before and after touching a patient or their surroundings, as well as after exposure to body fluids. The directions specify to wet hands thoroughly, use soap and rub hands together for 30 seconds using friction before rinsing and drying hands. The outcome of proper hand washing is removal of soil and microorganisms, with no visible residue remaining.

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    Amana Nursing Skill Handwashing

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    This document provides instructions for properly washing hands. It indicates that hand washing should be done before and after touching a patient or their surroundings, as well as after exposure to body fluids. The directions specify to wet hands thoroughly, use soap and rub hands together for 30 seconds using friction before rinsing and drying hands. The outcome of proper hand washing is removal of soil and microorganisms, with no visible residue remaining.

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    LEARNING TEMPLATE:

    Nursing
    Skill

    STUDENT NAME _____________________________________________________________________________

    Hand washing SKL 001


    SKILL NAME___________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE _______________________

    DESCRIPTION OF SKILL

    The act of cleansing the hands with water or other liquid, with or without the inclusion of soap or
    other detergent, for the purpose of removing soil or microorganisms.

    INDICATIONS CONSIDERATIONS

    Before touching a patient, before a clean or aseptic Remove all pieces of jewelry. Wet hands and wrist area.
    procedure, after a body fluid exposure risk, after Keep hands lower than elbows to allow water to flow
    touching a patient, after touching patient surroundings. towards the fingertips. Cover all areas of hands with
    soap. With firm rubbing and circular motions, wash the
    palms and backs of the hands, each finger, the knuckles,
    wrists, and forearms. Continue this friction motion for 30
    seconds. Rinse thoroughly with water flowing towards
    the fingertips. Pat hands dry, beginning with the fingers
    and moving upward towards forearms, with a paper
    towel and discard immediately Use another clean paper
    towel to turn off faucet.

    OUTCOME / EVALUATION CLIENT EDUCATION

    There is no visible soil and microorganisms are removed Teach client the importance of maintaining friction, when
    washing hands, for 30 seconds.
    Stress the importance of frequent Hand Washing.

    Prepared By Dr.S.Sivakumar, Medical Director, Amana Health Care DISORDER / MEDICATION / SKILL / CONCEPT
    


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