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    1) The document is a performance checklist used to evaluate a student's medical handwashing skills, knowledge, and attitude. 2) It provides detailed criteria to assess the student's knowledge of factors that increase infection risk and proper handwashing procedure. 3) The skills section evaluates how well the student performs each step of handwashing, including wetting hands, applying soap, thorough washing and drying. 4) Attitude is also assessed based on the student showing responsibility, courtesy, and integrity during the procedure. Clinical instructors and students can provide comments on the evaluation.

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    1) The document is a performance checklist used to evaluate a student's medical handwashing skills, knowledge, and attitude. 2) It provides detailed criteria to assess the student's knowledge of factors that increase infection risk and proper handwashing procedure. 3) The skills section evaluates how well the student performs each step of handwashing, including wetting hands, applying soap, thorough washing and drying. 4) Attitude is also assessed based on the student showing responsibility, courtesy, and integrity during the procedure. Clinical instructors and students can provide comments on the evaluation.

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    1) The document is a performance checklist used to evaluate a student's medical handwashing skills, knowledge, and attitude. 2) It provides detailed criteria to assess the student's knowledge of factors that increase infection risk and proper handwashing procedure. 3) The skills section evaluates how well the student performs each step of handwashing, including wetting hands, applying soap, thorough washing and drying. 4) Attitude is also assessed based on the student showing responsibility, courtesy, and integrity during the procedure. Clinical instructors and students can provide comments on the evaluation.

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    Medical Handwashing

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    Ej Mae Fabi
    1) The document is a performance checklist used to evaluate a student's medical handwashing skills, knowledge, and attitude. 2) It provides detailed criteria to assess the student's knowledge of factors that increase infection risk and proper handwashing procedure. 3) The skills section evaluates how well the student performs each step of handwashing, including wetting hands, applying soap, thorough washing and drying. 4) Attitude is also assessed based on the student showing responsibility, courtesy, and integrity during the procedure. Clinical instructors and students can provide comments on the evaluation.

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    JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY


    College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Performance Checklist
    Medical Handwashing

    Name of Student: ___________________________ Date: ___________


    Year/Section/Group No.: ________________ Grade: __________

    Rate the student’s performance by checking the appropriate box using the following criteria:

    5- Excellent (Carries out procedure efficiently and systematically)


    4- Very Satisfactory (Carries out procedure efficiently or systematically, requires minimal guidance and supervision)
    3- Satisfactory (Carries out procedure efficiently or systematically, requires moderate guidance and supervision)
    2- Fair (Carries out procedure with close guidance and supervision)
    1- Poor (Unable to perform the procedure)

    A. KNOWLEDGE – 30% 5 4 3 2 1
    1. Determine:
     Presence in client of factors increasing susceptibility to
    infection.
     Whether client uses immunosuppressive
     Client’s medications
     Recent diagnostic procedures or treatments that
    penetrated the client’s skin or a body cavity.
     Signs and symptoms indicating the presence of an
    infection:
    2. Determine:
     The location of running water and soap or soap
    substitutes.

    3. Assemble equipment:

     Soap

     Warm, running water

     Disposable or sanitized towels

    4. Assess the hands:

     Nails should be kept short

     Remove all jewelry

     Check hands for breaks in the skin, such as hangnails


    or cuts
    B. SKILLS - 60%
    1. If you are washing your hands where the client can observe you,
    explain to the client what you are going to do and why it is necessary.
    2. Turn on the water, and adjust the flow.

     For knee levers, move with the knee to regulate flow


    and temperature.
    2

     For foot pedals, press with the foot to regulate flow


    and temperature.
     For elbow controls, move with the elbows instead of
    the hands.
     For infrared control, motion in front of the sensor,
    causes water to start and stop flowing automatically.
    (Be sure to adjust flow so that water is warm)
    3. Wet the hands thoroughly by holding them under the running water,
    and apply soap to the hands.
     Hold the hands lower than the elbows, so that the
    water flows from the arms to the fingertips
     If the soap is liquid, apply 4-5ml (1tsp.). If it is a bar
    soap, granules or sheets, rub them firmly between the
    hands.
    4. Thoroughly wash and rinse the hands
     Right palm over the left dorsum with interlaced fingers
    and vice versa
     Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
     Back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers
    interlocked.
     Rotational rubbing of the left thumb closed in right
    palm and vice versa
    5. Thoroughly pat dry the hands and arms
     Dry hands and arms thoroughly with a paper towel,
    wiping from fingertips toward forearm without
    scrubbing
     Discard the paper towel in the appropriate container.
    6. Turn off the water
     Use a new paper towel to grasp a hand-operated
    control.
    C. ATTITUDE – 10%
    1. Shows responsibility by having a complete set of equipment needed
    in the activity and shows interest in doing the procedure
    2. Displays courtesy and consideration in acknowledging criticisms and
    suggestions by the clinical instructor
    3. Demonstrates integrity by doing the skill honestly, competently and
    completely
    TOTAL

    A. Knowledge - Total score / Total no of items x 60 + 40 = _____x .3= _____

    B. Skills - Total score / Total no of items x 60 + 40 = _____x .6= _____

    C. Attitude - Total score / Total no of items x 60 + 40 = _____x .1= _____

    Total grade = _____

    Clinical Instructor’s Comments / Suggestions:


    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________.

    Students’ Comments / Suggestions:


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    ______________________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________.

    ___________________________ _________________________

    Student’s name & signature C.I.’s name & signature

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