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Hand Hygiene Course Overview

This course is designed to prepared learners to identify and follow appropriate hand hygiene guidelines according to current evidence-based standards of practice.

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  • Updated version released May 2024, reviewed every 3 years

Frequent and proper hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections. This course explains the importance of correct hand hygiene practices, as well as the appropriate methods and guidelines for hand hygiene.

Upon course completion, learners should be able to identify and follow appropriate hand hygiene guidelines according to current evidence-based standards of practice.

Objectives

  • Discuss the relationship between hand hygiene and health care-associated infections
  • Identify situations that require hand hygiene and differentiate when soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs are most appropriate
  • Describe the correct hand hygiene method using both soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs
  • Explain the hand hygiene guidelines related to lotion, gloves, fingernails and jewelry
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Key Features

  • A drag and slide interaction allows learners to identify common high touch areas where bacteria can be easily transferred.
  • Video reinforcing how proper hand hygiene reduces bacterial spread and protects patients.

Learn more about this course and see related courses on the Pediatric Learning Solutions Accreditation and Regulatory Course Library page.

NOTE: This course is only available to staff at PLS participating hospitals and health systems through their organization’s Learning Management System. If you are interested, please check with your hospital’s education team or contact Patty Kohn to learn more.

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