Hand Hygiene Training for Healthcare Personnel
Course Overview
Hand hygiene is the single most important practice for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This course provides comprehensive hand hygiene training aligned with CDC and WHO guidelines, covering proper handwashing technique, hand sanitizer use, and the five moments for hand hygiene in clinical settings.
Duration: 20 minutes | Frequency: Annual
Who Should Take This Course
All healthcare personnel with patient contact, including physicians, nurses, medical assistants, therapists, dietary staff, environmental services workers, and anyone who enters patient care areas.
What You’ll Learn
- The five moments for hand hygiene (WHO framework)
- Proper handwashing technique with soap and water
- Correct use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- When handwashing is required vs. sanitizer is sufficient
- Nail care and jewelry policies that affect hand hygiene
- Healthcare-associated infections and the role of hand hygiene
- Hand hygiene compliance monitoring and expectations
- Skin care to prevent hand hygiene-related dermatitis
Compliance Requirement
The Joint Commission, CMS, and infection control standards require regular hand hygiene training for all healthcare personnel. This course supports your facility’s annual infection control training program.
How to Get Started
Getting your team trained is simple. Contact MedWaste Solution and we’ll set up access to our online training platform powered by Compliance Publishing. Courses are available 24/7 from any device — staff can complete training on their own schedule. A completion certificate is issued automatically upon finishing the course.
Available nationwide — not limited to our physical service territory.
Call 309-276-0409 or complete the form below for a free quote.