Criterion 5.3.5
The hand hygiene process is implemented to reduce the risk of infection associated with health services.
1) Main Thoughts:
a) Community health centers must implement hand hygiene which has been proven to reduce the risk of infection occurring in health facilities.
b) Hand hygiene procedures need to be developed and socialized. Information regarding the procedure is posted in an easy-to-read place. Medical personnel, health workers and Puskesmas employees need to be educated about hand hygiene. Hand hygiene outreach also needs to be carried out among patients and their families.
c) Hand hygiene is the key to effective infection prevention and control, so Community Health Centers must establish policies and procedures regarding hand hygiene.
2) Assessment Elements:
a) Established hand hygiene standards that refer to WHO Standards (R).
b) Hand hygiene is carried out in accordance with established regulations (D, O, W).
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