| Q 1- Who should comply with hand hygiene? |
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Healthcare workers have a responsibility for maintaining hand hygiene by adhering to specific infection control practices when
in contact with patients or their body secretions. |
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| Q 2- Why are long nails, the use artificial nails and nail polish not permitted for healthcare staff members? |
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| Long nails and artificial fingernails contribute to nail changes that can increase the risk of colonization and transmission of pathogens to patients. Outbreaks of infections have been traced to the artificial nails of healthcare workers. |
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| Q 3 – How short should I keep my nails? |
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| Nails should be kept clean, short and healthy .They should not extend past the fingertips. |
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| Q 4- If I wear gloves, won’t that protect me and the patient too? |
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| Gloves are not a substitute for hand washing and long nails can cause gloves to tear more readily .They can also harbour organisms and prevent protective hand washing. |
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