THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

Detailed explanation-1: -“Housekeeping is a support service department in a hospital, which is responsible for cleanliness, maintenance & aesthetic upkeep of patient care areas, public areas and staff areas”. It is also known as sanitation department/ sanitation section/ sanitation services etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nurse determines a client’s ability to perform self-care and provides hygienic care according to the client’s needs and preferences. While providing hygiene, the nurse must preserve as much client’s independence as possible, ensure privacy, convey respect and foster the client’s physical comfort.

Detailed explanation-3: -Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rinse hands with water and dry thoroughly with a single-use towel. Use clean, running water whenever possible. Avoid using hot water, as repeated exposure to hot water may increase the risk of dermatitis (IB). Use towel to turn off tap/faucet (IB).