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4/21/2026

Medical Hand Washing Checklist

Medical Hand Washing Checklist is a standardized tool for monitoring compliance with clinical hand hygiene protocols in healthcare settings. It is designed for routine audits, spot checks, and internal quality control, ensuring that medical staff follow proper hand washing and antisepsis techniques in accordance with established hygiene standards.


The checklist covers the full cycle of hand hygiene: from workplace readiness and personal preparation to step-by-step execution of the WHO-recommended hand washing technique, proper rinsing and drying, and use of alcohol-based antiseptics.


In TARGPatrol, the checklist is executed via a mobile app with support for photo and video verification, time tracking, and structured input. This ensures objective контроля выполнения, eliminates paper-based errors, and provides real-time visibility into hygiene compliance. As a result, healthcare organizations can reduce infection risks, standardize staff behavior, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Medical Hand Washing Checklist
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Sink is accessible and clean

Liquid soap dispenser available and filled

Alcohol-based hand rub available

Disposable paper towels available

Waste bin available and not overfilled

Hand hygiene instructions posted nearby

Photo of handwashing station

No jewelry (rings, watches, bracelets)

Nails short and clean

No artificial nails or nail polish

No visible contamination on hands

Skin condition acceptable (no wounds/lesions)

Gloves removed before washing

Hands wetted with water before applying soap

Soap applied sufficiently

Palms rubbed together

Right palm over left dorsum and vice versa

Palm to palm with fingers interlaced

Backs of fingers to opposing palms

Rotational rubbing of thumbs

Rotational rubbing of fingertips on palms

Wrists cleaned

Total washing time (seconds)

Photo/video of procedure (optional)

Hands rinsed thoroughly under running water

Hands dried with disposable towel

Tap closed using towel (no recontamination)

No contact with contaminated surfaces after washing

Alcohol-based sanitizer applied

Full hand coverage with sanitizer

Rubbing duration (seconds)

Hands completely dry after antisepsis

Hand hygiene performed before patient contact

Hand hygiene performed before aseptic procedure

Hand hygiene performed after body fluid exposure risk

Hand hygiene performed after patient contact

Hand hygiene performed after contact with patient surroundings

Any steps missed or performed incorrectly

Presence of contamination risks

Additional comments

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