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Observation Setup

Observation location and unit identified

Record the unit, department, or care area where the observation occurred.

Observer trained in hand hygiene audit method critical (required)

Confirm the observer is trained to perform direct observation using the WHO 5 Moments method.

Yes No N/A

Observation was unobtrusive and did not alert staff

Confirm the audit was performed without coaching, prompting, or alerting staff before the moment of observation.

Yes No N/A

Staff role observed

Select the role of the staff member observed.

Note (optional)

Hand hygiene product available at point of care critical (required)

Alcohol-based hand rub or sink access is available within the care area where the observation occurred.

Yes No N/A

PPE and supplies do not block access to hand hygiene

Dispensers, sinks, and supplies are unobstructed and accessible at the point of care.

Yes No N/A

WHO 5 Moments Compliance

Moment 1 - Before touching a patient critical (required)

Hand hygiene performed immediately before any direct contact with the patient.

Yes No N/A

Moment 2 - Before clean/aseptic procedure critical (required)

Hand hygiene performed immediately before a clean or aseptic task, including device handling or invasive care.

Yes No N/A

Moment 3 - After body fluid exposure risk critical (required)

Hand hygiene performed after exposure or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, secretions, or excretions.

Yes No N/A

Moment 4 - After touching a patient critical (required)

Hand hygiene performed immediately after direct contact with the patient.

Yes No N/A

Moment 5 - After touching patient surroundings critical (required)

Hand hygiene performed after contact with the patient's immediate environment, even if the patient was not touched.

Yes No N/A

Technique and Compliance Details

Correct hand hygiene method used

Select the method used for the observed hand hygiene event.

Note (optional)

Technique covered all hand surfaces critical (required)

If hand hygiene was performed, confirm all hand surfaces were adequately covered and rubbed or washed.

Yes No N/A

Duration met minimum standard

Record observed duration of hand hygiene in seconds.

Note (optional)

Gloves were removed when indicated before hand hygiene

If gloves were worn, confirm they were removed at the appropriate time and hand hygiene was performed after removal when required.

Yes No N/A

Hand hygiene performed after visible soil or contamination critical (required)

Soap and water was used when hands were visibly soiled or contamination required washing rather than alcohol-based hand rub.

Yes No N/A

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