Question

When nurses should wash their hands and use hand rub?

Answer 1

Washing hand and using hand-rub is a part of maintaining aseptic conditions in the hospice setting and is one of the easiest ans quickest way to avoid infections. Nurses or any hospital staff should wash their hands with soap and water if the hands are visibly soiled or dirty with blood or other body fluids or after using the toilet. Also, if If exposure to potential spore-forming pathogens is strongly suspected or proven, then washing hands with soap and water is the preferred means.

Alcohol-based hand rubs are used when the hands are not visibly soiled. They are a faster and efficient means for asepsis. They are more accessible and reduce bacterial count on skin.