benefits of infection control guidelines in childcare
{"Image DocumentName": "Hand Hygiene Definitions", "Image ImageDescription": "Handwashing. Washing hands with plain soap and water. Antiseptic handwash. Washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent. Alcohol-based handrub. Rubbing hands with an alcohol-containing preparation. Surgical antisepsis. Handwashing with an antiseptic soap or an alcohol-based handrub before operations by surgical personnel. Hand hygiene is a general term that applies to either handwashing, antiseptic handwash, alcohol-based handrub, or surgical hand hygiene/antisepsis. Handwashing refers to washing hands with plain soap and water. Antiseptic handwash refers to washing hands with water and soap or other detergents containing an antiseptic agent, such as triclosan or chlorhexidine. Using a waterless agent containing 60%\u201395% ethanol or isopropanol alcohol-containing preparation is referred to as an alcohol handrub. These agents are a new addition to the dental guidelines and have become more frequently used in the United States to improve compliance with handwashing in hospitals. In dental practices, however, sinks are readily available and the need for alcohol preparations is not as great. Surgical antisepsis refers to an antiseptic handwash or alcohol-based handrub  performed preoperatively by surgical personnel to eliminate microorganisms on hands. Antiseptic preparations for surgical hand hygiene should have persistent (long-lasting) antimicrobial activity.   If using an alcohol-based handrub the hands should first be washed with soap and water.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}