Hand hygiene in operation theatre

Abstract Hand Hygiene is defined as ‘hand cleaning’ to remove dirt and to prevent the spread of infection. Hand Hygiene is of utmost importance in the Operation Theatre where surgery takes place. On entering the patient’s Hand Hygiene is very important in the Operation Theatre because surgeries take place there. During surgery the patients skin is. The body’s natural barrier is broken. This can cause germs enter the body easily and can cause infection to the persons. Doctors, nurses, OT technicians, anesthetists and other healthcare workers can pick up germs on their hands when they touch patients, instruments, equipment or other surfaces in the Operation Theatre. If Hand Hygiene is not done correctly these germs can move to the patient. Cause infection. Poor Hand Hygiene can raise the risk of Surgical Site Infection and other healthcare‑associated infections. Hand Hygiene includes washing hands with soap and water using an alcohol‑based hand rub and doing surgical hand preparation before an operation. Good Hand Hygiene cuts down germs on the hands. Keeps the operation area safe and clean. Therefore, Hand Hygiene is a part of preventing infection and protecting patients in the Operation Theatre.