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    The author did not follow proper infection control procedures when performing an adjustment on a patient. Specifically, they did not wash their hands before putting on gloves, potentially contaminating the gloves. They acknowledge they lack the skills to consistently recognize situations where strict hygiene practices are required. To improve, they plan to seek advice from lecturers and study peer-reviewed articles on chiropractic hygiene. With continued practice and a team approach, their hygiene habits will improve to adequately protect patients from disease transmission.

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    The author did not follow proper infection control procedures when performing an adjustment on a patient. Specifically, they did not wash their hands before putting on gloves, potentially contaminating the gloves. They acknowledge they lack the skills to consistently recognize situations where strict hygiene practices are required. To improve, they plan to seek advice from lecturers and study peer-reviewed articles on chiropractic hygiene. With continued practice and a team approach, their hygiene habits will improve to adequately protect patients from disease transmission.

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    The author did not follow proper infection control procedures when performing an adjustment on a patient. Specifically, they did not wash their hands before putting on gloves, potentially contaminating the gloves. They acknowledge they lack the skills to consistently recognize situations where strict hygiene practices are required. To improve, they plan to seek advice from lecturers and study peer-reviewed articles on chiropractic hygiene. With continued practice and a team approach, their hygiene habits will improve to adequately protect patients from disease transmission.

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    Whilst performing internal temporomandibular motion palpation and adjustments, my standard of

    infection control in relation to safe practice before application of gloves was not at an appropriate
    standard. This was seen as I applied the gloves without initially washing my hands therefore, infecting the
    gloves.

    The real issue is the inability to apply multiple hygiene practices in order to ensure the least possible
    chance of disease transmission.

    Through the course ‘Microbiology for Health Care’, I do have knowledge on how harmful pathogens are
    transmitted through patient and practitioner interaction and the existing precautions to reduce the
    likelihood of occurrence. However, I do not currently possess the skill to determine, and immediately
    recognise, when such precautions are required in a practical setting.

    In order to develop such as skill, it is crucial that I seek advice from lecturers during on-campus practical
    sessions and also my ‘Microbiology for Health Care’ lecturer. These are trustworthy sources as they are
    qualified professionals through the university and have years of experience.

    Secondly, personal study of peer reviewed articles through the CQUniversity library, PubMed and Google
    Scholar regarding chiropractic hygiene practices would provide specific insight into situations where it is of
    great significance. These sources are also trustworthy due to them being peer reviewed.

    Thirdly, by continued good practice I will form the habit of greater awareness towards this concern.

    A team approach would be effective in resolving this problem as other students whom do not struggle in
    this field would be able to provide their own experience, knowledge and also feedback when performing
    my procedures. As I progress through my studies with students and peers setting good examples, I will
    become more aware of their protocols and these hygiene skills will become part of my normal practice.
    Peer students and lecturers within the health care industry would be recruited into this management team
    to ensure they have specific and related advice.

    While the efficiency of glove usage in preventing contamination of health care workers hands has been
    confirmed in several published studies, gloves do not provide 100% protection. A research reported that,
    bacterial flora from patients was found on the hands of up to 30% of health care workers who had worn
    gloves during patient contact but did not apply them appropriately (Pittet, 1999, p.821-6). For maximum
    effectiveness, it is recommended that the practitioner wash his/ her hands before applying appropriately
    sized gloves to prevent the actual gloves becoming contaminated. This new approach is also supported
    by Randle et al. (2006) whom states, “Hand hygiene is the single most efficient preventative measure
    however, compliance with hand hygiene remains low. This is due to factors associated with performing
    activities with cross contamination, glove use and involvement in technical specialties”.

    This renewed approach is evidently worthy in implementing next time around. It is essential within a
    health care setting to ensure the highest possible standard of hygiene control is performed in order to
    reduce the likelihood of disease transmission. Through research, communication and the support from a
    team, these practices will become a natural and consistent safeguard for the future.
    References

    Pittet, D., Dharan, S., Touveneau, S., Sauvan, V., Perneger, TV. (1999). Bacterial contamination of the

    hands of hospital staff during routine patient care. Archives of Internal Medicine, 159(8), 821-6.

    Retrieved from https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine

    Randle, J., Clarke, M. & Storr, J. (2006). Hand hygiene compliance in healthcare workers. Journal of Hospital

    Infection, (64), 205-209. Retrieved from www.elsevierhealth.com/journals/jhin

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