THR Hand Hygiene Program Raise awareness about the importance of proper hand hygiene and improve hand washing behavior in participants. Discuss the impact that bacterial and viral related illnesses (common cold, flu) have on healthcare costs and productivity. Raise awareness that Good Health is in Your Hands! MRSA Admissions DFW Hospital Council MRSA Admissions DFW Hospital Council MRSA Admissions DFW Hospital Council MRSA Admissions 2007 DFW Hospital Council 2008 Did you know??? Germs are everywhere. Germs are invisible to the naked eye. There are 229,000 Germs per sq inch on frequently used faucet handles. The kitchen sink harbors more germs than the toilet does. The hands are the most exposed part of the body to germs. Did you know??? The average work desk contains 21,000 germs per square inch, 400 times more than the average toilet seat!! What Types of Germs are There? Bacteria: can reproduce outside of the body or within the body as they cause infection (like sore throats, ear infections, cavities and many more) Viruses: when viruses get inside peoples bodies, they can spread and make people sick (viruses cause chickenpox, measles, flu and many other diseases) Types of Infections: Respiratory Infections: might come from a Cold (upper RI) or Flu (lower RI) Skin Infections: Fungus: ringworm Viral: Cold Sores Bacteria: Staph Infections, MRSA THINK ABOUT ALL THE THINGS YOU TOUCH IN ONE DAY. How many possible Germ encounters did you have in one hour? How about in one day? THINK ABOUT ALL THE THINGS YOU TOUCH IN ONE DAY. Hand Hygiene - Workplace Facts Hand washing is a professional workplace responsibility of everyone. More than 50% of respondents said no plan in place to prevent the spread of flu in the workplace. Approximately 40% of American workers dont wash their hands often enough, or long enough; additionally, most employers dont encourage hand washing in the workplace. *(Source: National Foundation of Infectious Diseases 2006) *(Source: Soap and Detergent Association National Cleaning Survey 2001) Hand Hygiene - Workplace Facts Hand washing is the first line of defense in preventing germs, viruses and infections from spreading illness and disease in the workplace. Infectious diseases, such as the common cold and flu (along with many other diseases) are commonly spread through hand-to-hand contact.* *(Source: US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 2003) Hand Hygiene - Workplace Facts Hand hygiene is an important way to potentially reduce productivity costs resulting from employee sick- days, and business healthcare cost. 58% of respondents know of a co-worker that has come to work with the flu. 30% of respondents stated they contracted the flu virus from a co-worker. (Source: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, 2006) Hand Washing Habits How Often Are Americans Washing Their Hands? Wash Your Hands: BEFORE eating, preparing or serving food. AFTER blowing your nose, when sick. AFTER using the toilet. AFTER coughing or sneezing; Germs get on hands from a sneeze ALWAYS sneeze or cough into your elbow or sleeve. Wash Your Hands: AFTER handling raw meat, fish, poultry and before touching any other foods. AFTER you touch animals and pets and, WHENEVER hands look, feel or smell dirty. SCARY FACTS: Viruses can be transferred from a dry smooth surface up to 20 minutes after said surface is contaminated. SCARY FACTS: E. Coli, Salmonella, and Bacteria can live up to two hours on surfaces like doorknobs, keyboards, and tables. SCARY FACTS: Bacteria double in number every 20 minutes. Five Bacteria in a sandwich at 12pm will total over 10 million by 7pm. 6 Steps to Good Hand Hygiene: 1. Wet Hands 2. Add Soap 3. Scrub for 15 seconds 4. Rinse 5. Towel Dry 6. Turn off water with paper towel Step One: Wet Hands with Warm Water Step Two: Add Soap Step Three: SCRUB (for 15 seconds) Step Four: Rinse Hands Under Running Water Step Five: Dry Hands with a Paper Towel Step Six: Turn water off and open door using a paper towel. Remember to: Toss Paper Towel in The Trash Remember Washing your hands is the first step to staying healthy!! Presented by: