Hand-washing Essentials

Hand-washing allows people the opportunity to take an active role in their own health and well-being

ADDIE

• Analysis
• Design
• Develope
• Implement
• Evaluate

Analysis

• Goal: To ensure the safety and healthiness of the community.
• Objectives: Through the training all should be able to thoroghlly wash their hand properly.

Cont.

• Adopt and support a global culture of PROPER hand-washing with soap. - Raise awareness on the benefits and importance of hand-washing with soap. -Decrease number of employees, students and teachers negatively affected by widespread of germs and infections.

Design

• Conduct a routine practices assessment.
• Provide educational tools and material to give infomation on the proper hand-washing procedures.

Develop

• Develope training material
• In order to eliminate the widespread of germs, we must educate EVERYONE on the importance of proper hand-washing techniques and procedures.

Implement

• Training and educating teachers and supervisors/HR on the proper hand-washing techniques and procedures.
• Arrange meetings and briefings to conduct the trainings.

Evaluate

• Ensure goals can be met with information that is being provided by trainers.

Why is this important?

• A number of infectious diseases can be spread from one person to another by contaminated hands. Washing your hands properly can help prevent the spread of the germs (like bacteria and viruses) that cause these diseases.

Who is affected?

• Men, Women, children, adults and animals are all directly effected by proper hand-washing procedures.

Children's Training

CHILDREN

• Children who learn proper methods and techniques to hand-washing can continue to practice into adulthood. Early intervention helps for effortless effectiveness in the later years.

What are GERMS?

How to:

• 1.Apply soap and lather well for 20 seconds (or longer if the dirt is ingrained). 2. Rub hands together rapidly across all surfaces of your hands and wrists. 3. Don’t forget the backs of your hands, your wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

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• 4. Rinse well under running water and make sure all traces of soap are removed. 5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them 6. It is best to use paper towels (or single-use cloth towel).

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Reminders

• ALWAYS wash hands when :
• • After using the restroom • After coughing, sneezing or using a tissue • Before and during food preparation • Before meals, snacks or refreshment • After eating, drinking • After handling or touching pets or other animals • After any activity that might soil the hands Families will be advised to create a place within the home for hand-washing. This should have a wash basin, a container for water, and soap (or a local substitute). • As often as necessary

Adult Training

Healthy Workplace

• Employers know that by proactively supporting the health of their employees they're able to reduce absenteeism, increase engagement and improve productivity.

Step-by-Step

• To wash hands properly: • Wet your hands with clean, running water, turn off the tap. • Apply soap and lather well for 20 seconds (or longer if the dirt is ingrained).

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• • Rub hands together rapidly across all surfaces of your hands and wrists. • Don’t forget the backs of your hands, your wrists, between your fingers and under your fingernails.

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• If possible, remove rings and watches before you wash your hands, or ensure you move the rings to wash under them, as microorganisms can exist under them.

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• Rinse well under running water and make sure all traces of soap are removed. • Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them • It is best to use paper towels (or single-use cloth towel).

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• • Dry under any rings, as they can be a source of future contamination if they remain moist. • Hot air driers can be used.

When to Wash?

• • After using the restroom • After coughing, sneezing or using a tissue • Before and during food preparation • If changing from raw to ready to eat food preparation • Before meals, snacks or refreshment • After eating, drinking or using tobacco • After handling or touching pets or other animals • As often as necessary to remove contamination • After any activity that might soil the hands

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Conclusion

Conclusion

• In conclusion, hand hygiene is the most effective way of preventing pathogen transmissions. When available, washing hands thoroughly with soap and water would be the optimal method of protecting oneself, coworkers, friends and families.