1.  is most effective way to control infection  Hand Hygiene a general term that applies to routine hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis.  is most effective way to control infection  Hand Hygiene a general term that applies to routine hand washing, antiseptic hand wash, antiseptic hand rub, or surgical hand antisepsis. IMRoco

2. Routine Hand wash Antiseptic Hand wash Antiseptic Hand rub Surgical Antisepsis {Removal/destroying up of `Bacterial Infection`} IMRoco

3.  Before and after treating each patient (e.g., before glove placement and after glove removal).  After barehanded touching of inanimate objects likely to be contaminated by blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions.  When hands are visibly soiled.  Before re-gloving, after removing gloves that are torn, cut, or punctured. IMRoco

4.  1- To reduce the number of micro- organism on the hands.  2- To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms to oneself and the clients.  3- To reduce the risk of cross contamination among clients. IMRoco

5.  Inspect hands for breaks or cuts in skin or cuticles  Identify appropriate time for handwashing before and after client contact  Identify need for repeated handwashing if hands become contaminated during a procedure  presence of factors that increase the possibility of infection ( Use of immunosuppressive medication, Recent diagnostic procedure that penetrate the skin, Current nutritional status)  Signs and symptoms that indicate presence of infection (Swelling, Redness, Fever, Hot / warm to touch pain) IMRoco

6.  - Determine the location of running water and soap substitutes. Equipments :  1-Soap  2-Warm running water  3- Disposable or sanitized towels ( tissue paper ) IMRoco

7. Preparation :  1-Nails should be kept short.  2-Remove jewelry.  3- Check hands for breaks in the skin IMRoco

9. Reference: Craven & Hirnle. Fundamentals of Nursing Human Health and function IMRoco