Handwashing RetDem

• Friction and rubbing mechanically loosen and remove dirt and transient bacteria. Interlacing fingers and thumbs ensure that all surfaces are cleansed.
• Moment 1: Before touching the patient.
• Moment 2: Before clean/antiseptic procedure.
• Moment 3: After body fluid exposure risk.
• Moment 4: After touching the patient.
• Moment 5: After touching patient’s surroundings.
• Nursing Diagnosis: To avoid risk of infection
• Evaluation: inspect surface of hands for obvious signs of dirt or other contaminants.