Hand Hygiene_MOT

True or False: Performing hand hygiene can be as effective or better at reducing the risk of cross- contamination compared to wearing gloves in certain situations.

• True

• False

The single most effective action to prevent or reduce the spread of infectious agents/germs to patients and healthcare workers and limits contamination of the healthcare environment.

• Sterile Technique

• Hand Hygiene

• Gloving

• Education & Training

True or False: Inappropriate glove use can increase the transmission of infectious agents.

• True

• False

True or False: When it is recommended to use soap and water instead of hand sanitizer?

• When hands are visibly dirty

• After using the restroom

• After handling food

• All of the above

What is the minimum time required for hand hygiene?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

Which of these surfaces is most likely to carry germs and require hand hygiene after touching?

• doorknobs

• elevator buttons

• mobile phones

• all of the above

How do you usually find out about your unit's Hand hygiene compliance rate? (Select all that applied)

• Whatsapp

• IPC board or noticeboard

• Email updates

• Unit meetings

True or False: Gloves replace the need for hand hygiene.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the most effective way to clean hands when they are visibly dirty?

• Hand sanitizer

• Soap and water

• Rubbing hands on clothes

• Wipping with a dry tissue

What is the most widespread method for measuring hand hygiene performance?

• Statistics

• Direct Observation

• Education

• Gloving