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So we are going to demonstrate hand washing. Hand washing is something that is done very frequently in healthcare, and although we have alcohol gels, they are only good for a few cleansing actions. But when washing our hands, we need to be very thorough and we need to wash with soap and water and properly dry our hands as well. So I'm just going to demonstrate the correct technique, the NHS technique, for washing one's hands. And there are a number of hand positions. Each hand position is repeated. The actions within that hand position are repeated five times for each one. So to start with, we need a water supply, we have got our soap, we have got our paper towels here. So we are going to be washing our wrists right through to our fingertips. All rings should be removed. We are allowed to have one ring that does not have any studding. A plain wedding band is all we are allowed to have. So initially, we wet our hands. All the areas, we are going to wash. We need them thoroughly wetted with water, both hands, plenty of soap. We can... Just by rubbing our hands together. This is position one. So you would be doing five circles. I am doing many more in each hand position. Turn one hand over and on the back, interlacing the fingers, in between the fingers five times, and again, reversing the hands. Then instead of using the backs of our hands, we use the front of our hands, in between, palms of our hands five times or as many as you like really. The important thing is you get your hands clean. Doing exactly the same with one hand as we do with the other, not forgetting the thumb, circular motion for the thumb, and again, the other hand and the wrist. And the wrist, moving to, gripping the height of the fingers, both together like this, five times, without touching anything, only the water, getting rid of all the soap, towel, dry everywhere thoroughly. Don't touch anything. Turn off the tap with your elbow. Paper towel into the bin. There we go, hands nice and clean.
Proper Hand Washing Technique in Healthcare
Importance of Effective Hand Washing
Hand washing is a crucial practice in healthcare to maintain hygiene. While alcohol gels have their uses, they are limited in effectiveness. Proper hand washing with soap and water, followed by thorough drying, is essential for optimal cleanliness.
Hand Washing Method
Follow the recommended NHS technique for comprehensive hand washing. This method involves specific hand positions, with each action repeated five times:
- Hand Wetting: Start by thoroughly wetting both hands, ensuring water covers all areas to be washed.
- Soap Application: Apply a generous amount of soap to your wet hands. Rub your hands together to distribute the soap evenly.
- Position 1 - Circles: In this hand position, perform circular motions, repeating five times.
- Position 2 - Interlace and In-Between: Turn one hand over and interlace your fingers, focusing on the areas between the fingers. Repeat five times, then reverse hands.
- Position 3 - Palms and Fingers: Instead of the backs of your hands, focus on the front. Wash the palms and spaces between the fingers five times.
- Position 4 - Thumbs: Pay special attention to the thumbs, using a circular motion for thorough cleaning.
- Position 5 - Wrist: Finally, wash the wrists while gripping the height of the fingers with both hands. Repeat five times.
Final Steps
After thoroughly washing your hands:
- Drying: Use paper towels to dry your hands completely, ensuring no moisture remains.
- Tap Closure: Turn off the tap using your elbow to avoid recontaminating your hands.
- Dispose of Towel: Dispose of the paper towel in a designated bin.
By following this hand washing technique, you can ensure your hands are clean and minimise the risk of infection transmission in healthcare settings.