Which of the following is true in regard to documentation of hand hygiene?
a. Presence of dermatitis should be documented.
b. Document use of soap versus alcohol-based solution.
c. It is not necessary to record anything about hand hygiene.
d. Evaluate the handwashing facilities available if they are inadequate.
C
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A If dermatitis is present, it should be reported to employee health, but it is not recorded.
B Use of soap versus alcohol-based solution is not recorded.
C It is not necessary to record or report hand hygiene.
D Evaluation of the handwashing facilities if inadequate should be reported, but it is not required that this information be recorded.
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