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Practical Hand Hygiene Competency Audit

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Evaluate healthcare worker competency in hand hygiene using this practical audit aligned with WHO guidelines and the National Hand Hygiene Initiative. The checklist covers general requirements such as no excess jewelry, short clean nails, and intact skin, then guides through ABHR technique and soap and water technique with clear step by step criteria and expected durations. Capture observations, record competency outcomes, add comments, and obtain assessor and assessee signatures with a review date for follow up and continuous improvement.

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