Conocimiento y prácticas del lavado de manos del personal médico y de enfermería que labora en el servicio de Medicina Interna del Hospital Isidro Ayora Loja

Abstract

Abstract: Handwashing, efficient and effective procedure, performed in a short time applying the 5 moments, minimizes the risk of cross diseases, daily practice implies social responsibility, considering institutional regulatory compliance. The World Health Organization (WHO) develops simple procedure application strategies that do not generate major expenses, but the impact on health is highly rewarding. We talk about handwashing, an aseptic measure that helps eliminate colonization of pathogenic microorganisms, considered factors of in-hospital infections, is considered a worldwide standardized procedure in health units. The percentage of compliance is difficult to quantify, therefore, in the health care homes, leaders of the infection control committee, who maintain replicas in order to exercise the norm with responsibility. The objective is to present information about the knowledge and compliance of handwashing of medical and nursing staff, in the area of internal medicine of the Isidro Ayora General Hospital. It is important because it provides information on the application of "The 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" proposed by WHO.