Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent HAIs, including COVID-19.
As we all work together during this stressful time, we cannot forget that patient hand hygiene is just as important as healthcare worker hand hygiene.
Can your patients easily perform hand hygiene? Do they have access to hand hygiene supplies? Can they perform hand hygiene without the help of a healthcare worker? Do healthcare workers have the tools to implement patient hand hygiene?
Providing hand hygiene supplies along with educating patients and visitors about the importance of hand hygiene is critical.
The WHO five moments for patient hand hygiene are:
1. Before eating
2. After using the restroom
3. When entering or leaving the care area
4. Before touching any tubes, wounds, call bell - everything within easy reach
5. Whenever a healthcare worker enters the patient’s room.
Fitsi makes these five moments easier for patients, visitors and staff.
Keep hand hygiene supplies well stocked, readily available and easily accessible. Now, more than ever, is the time to engage patients in this most important activity.
