Overview

Welcome to this interactive activity, part of the larger unit Wound Care and Infection Prevention in Nursing. In this session, we will focus on the critical role of hand hygiene in wound care. Proper hand hygiene is essential not only to prevent the spread of infections between nurses and patients but also to safeguard the health of both.

This activity emphasizes the specific techniques of hand hygiene within the broader context of wound care and infection prevention. Through online video tutorials and interactive quizzes, you will develop the skills needed to perform effective and efficient hand hygiene before wound care procedures.

 

Learning Objective

By the end of the activity, students will be able to demonstrate effective hand hygiene techniques to prevent infection during wound care procedures.

 

Student Activity 

In this activity, students will begin by completing an interactive Kahoot pre-test to assess their baseline knowledge of hand hygiene techniques. Next, they will watch an instructional video demonstrating the proper steps for effective hand hygiene. After the video, students will take a Kahoot post-test to evaluate their understanding of the content. Finally, students will participate in a hands-on assessment with a clinical instructor in a clinical setting, where they must demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques to pass before performing wound care procedures.

 

Student Instructions

To complete this activity, please follow these steps:

  1. Pre-Test: Access the pre-test using the link at the bottom of the next page. Complete it to the best of your ability. Remember, the purpose of the pre-test is to assess your foundational knowledge and provide a baseline for building on throughout this activity.
  2. Review Material: Read and review the sections on the Fundamental Principles of Hand Hygiene and Wound Care. These include the indications, rationale, and techniques for proper hand hygiene, along with information on skin integrity, the importance of removing jewelry, and avoiding fake nails.
  3. Tutorial Video: Watch the sample hand hygiene tutorial video, which demonstrates proper hand hygiene techniques.
  4. Summary Points: Review the key summary points provided to reinforce your learning.
  5. Post-Test: Access and complete the post-test to evaluate your comprehension and ensure you have grasped the material.
  6. Preparation for Clinical Practice: Practice hand hygiene techniques at home to prepare for a clinical setting. Be aware that your clinical instructors will assess your hand hygiene principles and techniques during the hand hygiene audit in practice scenarios.

 

Evaluation

Task Weight (%) Assessment
Kahoot Pre-Test 10% Students will complete a pre-test to assess their existing knowledge of hand hygiene practices and infection prevention.
Kahoot Post-Test 90% This post-quiz will be fun and interactive, assessing the knowledge gained about hand hygiene practices to ensure competency
Hands on Evaluation PASS/FAIL Throughout the clinical rotation, instructors will observe students to ensure proper hand hygiene techniques are consistently followed during wound care procedures

 

I hope you find this activity both engaging and insightful, helping you broaden your understanding of hand hygiene and wound care in nursing. Click here to get started!