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Performance Checklist Hand Washing

1. The document is a performance checklist for hand washing that assesses a student's knowledge, skills, and attitude in performing hand washing. 2. It provides definitions of hand washing, its purposes to reduce microorganisms and prevent transmission of infections. It also lists the needed equipment of soap, warm water, and disposable towels. 3. The skills section outlines the proper hand washing procedure in 5 steps - wetting hands, applying soap, washing all surfaces, rinsing, and drying thoroughly. It also describes variations for sterile techniques.

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Performance Checklist Hand Washing

1. The document is a performance checklist for hand washing that assesses a student's knowledge, skills, and attitude in performing hand washing. 2. It provides definitions of hand washing, its purposes to reduce microorganisms and prevent transmission of infections. It also lists the needed equipment of soap, warm water, and disposable towels. 3. The skills section outlines the proper hand washing procedure in 5 steps - wetting hands, applying soap, washing all surfaces, rinsing, and drying thoroughly. It also describes variations for sterile techniques.

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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

HAND WASHING
Name: ____________________________________ Year & Section : ________________
Date Performed:_____________________________ Rating/ Grade: _________________
Clinical Instructor:____________________________ Signature of CI :________________
Legend:
4- Action is correct, complete and performed in proper order and time
3- Action is correct, complete, but not in order and performed action slowly or very fast
2- Action is incorrect or incomplete and performed action very slowly or very fast
1- Action is not performed but mentioned
0- Did not perform the procedure
KNOWLEDGE – 35%
1. Define Hand Washing. 4 3 2 1 Remarks
2. State the purposes of
handwashing.
 To reduce the number of
microorganisms on the
hands.
 To reduce the risk of
transmission of
microorganisms to
clients
 To reduce the risk of
cross- contamination
among clients.
 To reduce the risk of
transmission of
infectious organisms to
oneself.
3. Enumerate the needed
equipment.
 Soap
 Warm running water
 Disposable or
sanitized towels
SKILLS- 35%
Procedure
Preparation
Assess the hands.
 Nails should be kept short.
Short, natural nails are
less likely to harbor
microorganism, scratch a
client or puncture gloves.
 Remove all jewelry.
Microorganisms can lodge
in the setting of jewelry
and under rings. Removal
facilitates proper cleaning
of hands and arms
Check hands for breaks in the
skin such as hang nails or
cuts. A nurse who has open
sores may require a work
assignment with decreased
risk for transmission of
infectious organisms.
Procedures 4 3 2 1 Remarks
If you are washing your hands
where the client can observe you,
explain to the client what you are
going to do and why is it
necessary.
1. Turn on the water and adjust
the flow.
 There are five common
types of faucet controls.
a. Hand operated hands.
b. Knee levers.
c. Foot pedals.
d. Elbow controls.
e. Infrared controls.
2. Wet the hands thoroughly by
holding them under the
running water and apply soap
to the hands.

 Hold the hands lower than


the elbow so that the
water flows the arms and
the fingertips.
 If the soap is liquid, apply
2-4 ml (1 tsp). If it is bar
soap, granules or sheets,
rub them firmly between
the hands.
3. Thoroughly wash and rinse the
hands.
 Use firm, rubbing, circular
movement to wash the
pal, back and wrist of each
hand. Interlace the
fingers and thumbs, and
move the hands back and
forth. Continue this
motion for 10 seconds.
 Rub the fingertips against
the palm of the opposite
hand. The nails and
fingertips are commonly
missed during hand
washing.
 Rinse the hands.
4. Thoroughly dry the hands and
arms.
 Dry hands and arms
thoroughly with a paper
towel. Moist skin becomes
chapped readily.
 Discard the paper towel in
the appropriate container.
5. Turn of the water.
 Use a new paper towel to
grasp a hand- operated
control.
Variation: Hand Washing Before
Sterile Technique

 Apply the soap and


described in step 4, but
hold the hands higher
than the elbows during
hand wash. Wet the
hands and forearms under
the running water so that
the hands will be cleaner
than the elbows.
 Apply the soap and wash
as described earlier in step
6, maintaining the hands
uppermost.
 After washing and rinsing,
use a towel to dry one
hand thoroughly in a
rotating motion from
fingers to elbows. Use a
new towel to dry the other
hand and arm.
ATTITUDE – 30%
4 3 2 1 Remarks
1. Reports to Skills Laboratory
on time
2. Greet the Clinical Instructor
and introduce self.
3. Present self for return
demonstration.
4. Manifest initiative in
preparing materials for the
procedure. Manifest
resourcefulness with the
available materials.
5. Manages time effectively.
6. Performs the procedure
confidently.
7. Observe proper decorum
and respectful and calm
atmosphere throughout the
procedure.
8. Performs after care of
materials.
9. Communicate concerns
politely and tactfully to
clinical instructor.
10. Listen attentively to
comments, suggestions of
clinical instructors and
accept criticism well.

Student’s Reflection:

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