Hand washing and antisepsis (hand hygiene) - Nursing Manthra
Oct 02, 2017·Surgical hand washing/disinfection Procedure. A surgical hand wash is required before any invasive or surgical procedure requiring the use of sterile gloves. An antimicrobial skin cleanser, usually containing Chlorhexidine or detergent-based Povidone-iodine, is used. Staff needs to be trained and assessed in surgical hand washing technique.