Surgical Hand Washing and PPE Protocol

Hand Washing Procedure

• Perform surgical hand washing from hand to elbow for 20 seconds.
  • Purpose: Eliminate bacteria and microorganisms that cause diseases.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Air Net: Wear to prevent hair contamination.
2. Face Mask: Protects from respiratory droplets (COVID-19).
3. Face Shield: Additional protection from contaminants.
4. Gloves: Protect both the client and the healthcare provider.

Preparation of Materials

• Gather all materials needed to save time and energy.
• Use a plastic bag to prevent contamination of cleaners.
  • Place cleaners inside the bag.
• Put dirty linens in the hamper to avoid cross-contamination.
• Sanitize the mattress before handling clean linens.
• Sanitize hands before touching clean linens.

Handling Linens

• Bottom Sheet: Ensure cleanliness by tapping noisier to confirm it's filled correctly.
• Main Road: Be aware of the area to maintain cleanliness.
• Sprinkling linen straight to avoid irritation that could lead to bed sores.
• Ensure that the opening of the pillowcase faces away from the door to prevent contamination.

Bed Preparation

• Understand the difference between a closed bed and an open bed.
• Perform aftercare after bed preparation:
  1. Remove PPE in the following order:
     • Neck Air Net
     • Face Shield
     • Face Mask
     • Gloves
  2. Perform hand washing after removing PPE.