Infection Prevention Manual

Hand Hygiene Guidelines: The Foundation for Measurement Appendix 1-1. (continued) H.Allow hands to dry thoroughly before gloving A. Administrative Actions 1. Provide HCWs with efficacious (effective) product that is less likely irritate 2. Maximize acceptance and solicit input from HCWs, and include cost as factor in product selection 3. Consult manufacturer’s recommendation regarding possible interaction between (a) product and gloves, and (b) product and creams or lotions B. Dispensers 1. Access by HCWs: location of dispensers. For alcohol rub: recommend individual pocket-sized containers for HCWs 2. Function and deliver specified product volume 3. Alcohol rub product dispenser approved for flammable materials 4. Adding soap to partially filled dispensers for refill I. (IB) Recommend 1. (IB) Recommend 2. (IB) Recommend 3. a. (II) Recommend b. (IB) Recommend 1. Refers to alcohol rub dispensers only; accessible at entrance to patient’s room, at bedside, or other convenient locations 2. (II) Recommend 3. (IC) Dispenser not specified but must store dispensers in cabinets approved for flammable materials 4. (IA) Not recommended I. (IB) Recommend 1. (IB) Recommend 2. (IB) Recommend 3. a. (II) Recommend b. (IB) Recommend 1. (IB) Refers to both soap and alcohol rub dispensers; accessible at point of care 2. (II) Recommend 3. (IC) Dispenser must be approved for flammable materials 4. (IA) Not recommended Clarifies terminology and encourage flexibility in location Clarifies flammability requirements for individual dispensers Clean soap dispensers thoroughly before refilling to avoid bacterial contamination Recommendation CDC Guideline* WHO Guideline* Key Points of WHO Guideline IV. Selection of hand hygiene agents Your Agency Name (PN System)