12/28/13

Surgical Hand Washing Traditional Method

Surgical Hand Washing Traditional Method

Equipment
■ Antimicrobial soap (60% to 95% alcohol, or other FDA-approved for surgical hand asepsis).
■ Soft, nonabrasive scrub sponge.
■ Disposable single-use nail cleaner.
■ Deep sink with foot or knee controls.
■ Surgical shoe covers, cap, and face mask.
■ Sterile gloves of the correct size.
■ Surgical pack containing a sterile towel.

Key Points
■ Don surgical shoe covers, cap, and face mask before the scrub.
■ Use warm water.
■ Perform a prewash, using soap and water.
■ Clean under your nails under running water.
■ Wet the scrub sponge, and apply a generous amount of antimicrobial soap.
■ Using a circular motion, scrub all surfaces of nails, hands, and forearms at least 10 times, or the length of time specified by agency policy.
■ Rinse hands and arms, keeping fingertips higher than your elbows.
■ Grasp a sterile towel, and back away from the sterile field.
■ Thoroughly dry your hands before donning sterile gloves.

Documentation
■ A surgical hand scrub does not require documentation. In some agencies, you may record it on a checklist.

Use a circular motion. Keep hands higher than elbows

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