Online Hand Hygiene Training Course For Healthcare Workers

Did you know this fact about Hand Hygiene

• In Australia, poor hand hygiene is a major contributor to the spread of preventable infections, with up to 1 in 10 Australians experiencing healthcare-associated infections yearly.
• Australian hospitals have seen a significant improvement in infection control practices due to the increased focus on hand hygiene, resulting in reduced healthcare-associated infections.
• According to Australian health guidelines, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is crucial in preventing the spread of common infections such as the flu and gastroenteritis.
• In Australia, it is estimated that 30-40% of foodborne illnesses can be prevented by practising proper hand hygiene before preparing or eating food.
• The Australian government’s “National Hand Hygiene Initiative” has increased awareness and better hand hygiene practices in both healthcare settings and the general public, helping to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases across the country.

Hand Hygiene Course Overview

The online hand hygiene training course for Disability and Healthcare Services for employees, contractors, and volunteers covers the importance of hand hygiene, when to perform it, and proper handwashing techniques. It also examines barriers to hand hygiene and provides valuable tips and tools.

Target Audience For Hand Washing Course

This hand-washing training course for Disability and Healthcare Services suits all people or groups, including employees, contractors, and volunteers.

Topics Covered In Hand Washing Training

The following topics are covered in this hand hygiene training course for Disability and Healthcare Services:

• The importance of hand hygiene and when to perform it
• Techniques for proper handwashing and barriers to why it is not being performed correctly
• Tips and tools for proper handwashing techniques

Duration Of Hand Hygiene Training Course

This hand hygiene training course for Disability and Healthcare Services will take approximately 15 minutes.

Learner Experience In Hand Hygiene Online Course

This online course on hand hygiene for Disability and Healthcare Services is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. It can be delivered through the Sentrient online workplace compliance system, human resource management platform, or your existing learning management system if you already have one. During this hand hygiene training for Disability and Healthcare Services, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce proper hand washing techniques. At the end of this hand hygiene course for Disability and Healthcare Services, there is a short online assessment. There is also a declaration that everyone will contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Learning Outcomes From Handwashing Course

At the end of this course on Hand Hygiene for Disability and Healthcare Services, your employees, contractors, and volunteers will be able to:

• understand the importance of hand hygiene
• know when to perform hand hygiene
• understand the proper handwashing technique
• address barriers to hand hygiene
• be aware of practical tips and tools
• promote a culture of hand hygiene

Business Outcomes Of Online Hand Hygiene Course

Once your staff have completed this online hand hygiene course for Disability and Healthcare Services, you will receive the following benefits:

• Create awareness of the importance of hand hygiene
• Be aware of when hand hygiene should be performed
• Implement proper hand-washing techniques
• Understand barriers to hand hygiene and how to address them

Other related online courses

The hand hygiene training for Disability and Healthcare Services can be completed as stand-alone eLearning or rolled out with other Sentrient online workplace compliance training at induction and as a regular refresher training. Other related compliance courses by Sentrient include Medication management and Restrictive practices.