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The Maintaining Hand Hygiene Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Improper training
- Lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 2. Selecting Hygiene Products
- Chemical hazards
- Incorrect selection of hygiene products
- 3. Application of Hand Sanitiser
- Chemical burns
- Allergic reactions
- 4. Hand Washing
- Improper technique
- Not washing for the correct duration
- 5. Drying Hands
- Recontamination from dirty towels
- Skin irritation from rough material
- 6. Single Use Towel Disposal
- Inadequate waste management
- Cross contamination
- 7. Regular Inspection of Soap/Sanitiser Dispensers
- Inability to ensure sufficient supply
- Exposure to harmful substances during inspection
- 8. Replacing Empty Dispensers
- Risk of spilling cleaning products
- chemical burns/allergies from direct contact with concentrated cleaning product
- 9. Checking Availability of PPE
- Not having sufficient PPE
- Wearing incorrect size PPE
- 10. Regular Reviewing and Updating Procedures
- Failure to keep up-to-date with current health and safety guidelines
- Miscommunication of updates
- 11. Training for New and Updated Procedures
- Insufficient understanding of procedures
- Failure to correctly demonstrate procedures
- 12. Regular Cleaning of Handwashing Area
- Cross-contamination
- Exposure to harmful cleaning products
- 13. Monitoring Public Health Advice
- Failure to remain informed about evolving virus strains or variants
- Incomplete absorption or comprehension of published information
- 14. Contingency Planning for 'Out of Stock' Situations
- Not having access to necessary supplies
- Resorting to less effective measures
- 15. Management of Employee Sickness
- Poor handling of sick employees
- Failure to segregate someone showing symptoms
- 16. Effective Use of PPE
- Improper usage
- Wearing PPE for extended periods leading to discomfort
- 17. Disposal of PPE
- Cross contamination
- Incorrect disposal procedures
- 18. Education about Importance of Hand Hygiene
- Misunderstanding or underestimating importance
- Compliance issues among staff
- 19. Regular Auditing of Procedures
- Inadequate auditing
- Reprehensions not addressed adequately
- 20. Communication with Staff and Visitors
- Misunderstandings due to language barriers
- Ignorance or non-compliance by visitors/staff