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Knowledge Assessment 1. Describe the importance of performing optimum hand hygiene. 2 .Describe the 5 moments for hand hygiene. 3. State the reasons for alcohol as the product of choice for most hand hygiene episodes. 4. Explain the occasions when soap and water must be used in addiction to alcohol and rub. 5 .Describe the correct placement of alcohol hand rub. 6. Describe the actions to take if they experience sore or irritated skin on their hands. 7 .Explain hand hygiene moments to patients and encourage patient empowerment. Practical Assessment 8. Demonstrate the correct application of alcohol hand rub on visibly clean hands following the WHO method. 9. Demonstrate de correct method of hand washing. 10 .Demonstrate correct method of drying of hands following a hand wash. 11. Demostrate correct application of the 5 moments for hand hygiene. Comments Signature of Mentorship: Date: Signature of student: Date:

. Responsabilities 1.1 Responsibility of the SNS 1.1.1. To ensure that the SNS complies with the policy 1.2 Responsibility Hospitals Management and Directors 1.2.1. To ensure that the division for which they are responsible complies with this policy 1.3 Responsibility of Departmental and Line Managers 1.3.1. To ensure that staff are aware of this policy 1.3.2. To ensure that only staff qualified as SFAs (FIRST SURGICAL ASSISTANT) undertake the role band new and existing staff receive appropriate information regarding training for the SFA 1.3.3. To ensure correct equipment and personal protective equipment is readily available and used appropriately. 1.4. Perioperative Staff a) To be aware of this policy and practice within the guidelines b) All SFAs to keep  themselves updated on practice c) All SFAs to participate in on going education and mentorship roles 2. Monitoring the effectiveness of the Police 3. Introduction The SFA replaces the Advanced Scrub Pra