HAND-HYGIENE-CLINICAL5 MIN READ
Why the Patient Zone Changes the Moment
Use the patient-zone model to explain why each WHO hand hygiene moment is placed where it is.
Use this patient-zone map to understand why the five moments sit where they do. Transmission Risk Map Health-care area shared corridor, workstation, clean supplies baseline shared risk Enter patient zone before touching patient or dedicated surfaces Moment 1 Aseptic task cannula hub, wound, injection prep Moment 2 Exposure risk blood, body fluid, mucous membrane, glove removal Moment 3 Leave patient zone after patient or surroundings contact Moments 4 and 5 Protect patient going in
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