MODERN APPROACHES TO TEACHING HAND HYGIENE IN HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Compliance with hand hygiene principles is crucial in preventing infections associated with medical care, both in pre-hospital settings and medical institutions. Inadequate knowledge of hand hygiene can lead to poor compliance with preventive measures, resulting in an increased risk of hospital-acquired infections and complications for patients. The acquisition of knowledge on hygiene, particularly hand hygiene, by students at higher medical education institutions is always an important issue. Junior students in higher medical education institutions may lack theoretical knowledge and practical skills in hygiene, especially in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. Since students frequently visit medical institutions and hospitals, a lack of hygiene knowledge among them can increase the spread of infections. Therefore, increasing the level of knowledge on this issue is essential, with a focus on the importance of hygiene in hospitals and its impact on patient safety. Improving knowledge of personal hygiene rules, particularly hand hygiene, among students during clinical training is critical to reducing the spread of nosocomial infections. In teaching hygiene, particular attention should be paid to the "Instructions for the Implementation of Improving Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities and Institutions/Institutions Providing Social Services/Social Protection of the Population." A trained and experienced medical instructor plays a significant role in imparting such knowledge, using different teaching methods in accordance with their acquired skills. Educational programs in hygiene and clinical disciplines should be improved, with the latest modern guidelines included to prevent the spread of infection in healthcare facilities and develop a sense of personal responsibility among students for compliance with hygiene rules