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Staff Hand Hygiene Audit

by Claire Wright, from the Community

Use this Staff Hand Hygiene Audit to observe and record compliance with the WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene and correct handwashing technique. Verify preparation standards like bare forearms, short varnish-free nails, and covered cuts. Check that sinks display handwashing posters, staff wash for 20 seconds, use alcohol-based handrub when needed, dry hands thoroughly, and turn off taps with elbows or disposable towels.

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This Hand Hygiene Audit Tool helps healthcare teams monitor compliance with the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene and reinforce infection control best practices. Use it to observe multiple staff members, verify bare-below-the-elbows standards, check for covered cuts, ensure nails meet policy, and confirm correct handwashing technique and waste disposal. Ideal for clinics, hospitals, and care homes, it supports monthly audits, staff education, and continuous improvement. Fully customizable to align with local policies and workflows.

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This hand hygiene audit helps healthcare teams assess staff compliance with preparation, the WHO Five Moments, and correct technique. It covers bare below the elbows, short unpolished nails, and covered cuts. Observers check that hands are cleaned before patient contact, before clean or aseptic tasks, after body fluid exposure, after touching a patient, and after touching patient surroundings. Technique items include visible posters, 20 second wash with soap or use of alcohol hand rub if soap and water are unavailable, thorough drying, and turning off taps with elbows or a clean towel. The template includes fields for audit date, auditor, and location and is intended as a starting point for infection control programs.

by K Freeman, from the Community

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Hand Hygiene Compliance Checklist

This hand hygiene compliance checklist helps hospitals and clinics evaluate how healthcare workers perform hand hygiene against WHO guidelines and the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene. It covers alcohol-based hand rub and soap-and-water techniques, including duration, steps, and visible standards such as short, clean nails, no jewelry or wristwatches, and bare-below-the-elbows clothing. Auditors can document observations, attach photo evidence, and record recommendations to monitor performance and drive corrective actions. Use it for internal audits, staff coaching, and ongoing infection prevention and control programs.

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