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HAND WASHING AWARENESS. Dr Iman Firmansyah www.drimanfirmansyah.com. DOs – DON’Ts. Feel Free to Ask during the Presentation. Why handwashing is really important ?. The best prevention method all the times and important in whole aspect of human life’s. Objectives.
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HANDWASHING AWARENESS Dr Iman Firmansyah www.drimanfirmansyah.com
DOs – DON’Ts Feel Free to Ask during the Presentation
Why handwashing is really important ? • The best prevention method all the times and important in whole aspect of human life’s
Objectives At the end of the session, the participants will be able to: • Describe the importance of hand washing • Perform the correct hand washing method
Definition Hand washing is defined as the vigorous, brief rubbing together of all surfaces of lathered hands, followed by rinsing under a stream of water. • Handwashing suspends microorganisms and mechanically removes them by rinsing with water. • The fundamental principle of hand washing is removal, not killing.
Washing hands prevents illnesses and spread of infections to others Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands.This helps prevent infections because: • People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. • Germs from unwashed hands can get into foods and drinks while people prepare or consume them. • Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, table tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands. • Removing germs through handwashing therefore helps prevent diarrhea and respiratory infections and may even help prevent skin and eye infections.
When should you wash your hands? After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
Before and after treating a cut or wound Before, during, and after preparing food Before eating food After touching garbage After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet After using the toilet
Function • To prevent the transmission of many types of infection and illness.
THE FACTS • Reduces the number of people who get sick with diarrhea by 31% • Reduces diarrheal illness in people with weakened immune systems by 58% • Reduces respiratory illnesses, like colds, in the general population by 21%
Conclusion • Many diseases can be prevented only by a simple procedure of hand washing. • Keep on your mind, simple hand washing can save and maintain your healthy life
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