wash it

i just remembered my research study on handwashing way back in college. And just as i thought, the compliance of medical pratitioners is poor. Is it because they lack enough knowledge on the basics of asespsis or is it because they have no time to do handwashing?

I understand that frequent handwashing causes dryness and sometimes irritation. But handwashing soaps doesnt necessarily have to be antibacterial soaps. Even soaps with moisturizers can be used. This will protect the skin from dryness and irritation.

What is handwashing?! In school they will teach you that handwashing is the technique that will decrease the microorganisms on your hand thus decreasing the risk of acquiring infections. In the hospital setting, there is poor compliance on handwashing. And they formed a new definition to this term too. The term Handwashing is a neologism by those who wishes to get away with something wrongly done by covering up for their mistake.

Anyway, there are too many unreported medical malpractice and negligence happening inside the hospital, be it inside the operating room, the emergency room or the intensive care units. Public hospitals are prone to this one because: 1. lawsuit is poor, 2. clients are indigent, 3. lack of staff, 4. poor policies,5. minimal pay 6. unconducive working environment.

Now complain if your nurse or your doctor doesnt practice handwashing....