Standard F2: The facility has defined and implemented procedure for ensuring hand hygiene practices

• The standard is concerned with practices of hand washing.

• It also ensures availability of hand washing facilities viz. soap and running water etc at the point of use.

• Assessor may observe the technique of hand washing for assessing the practices, and effectiveness of

  training.

• ME F2.1: The facility ensures availability of hand hygiene infrastructure and supplies at all points of care.

  (Focuses on ensuring functional handwashing stations with running water, soap/hand rub dispensers, and single-use towels or clean drying arrangements in consultation rooms, lab, and procedure areas).

• ME F2.2: Facility staff demonstrate proper hand hygiene techniques and adhere to standard protocols.

  (Focuses on staff compliance with the 6/7 steps of handwashing and adherence to the WHO "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" during patient interactions and procedural care).

NQAS - HWC

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