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HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS CORRECTLY?
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Prof. Dr. “Many people think that it is enough to hold their hands in the water or hold them for a few seconds in soapy water. However, in order to have proper hand washing, hand washing with water and soap should take no less than 20 seconds,” he said.
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist Prof. Dr. made special statements on May 5, World Hand Hygiene Day. On May 5, the World Hand Hygiene Day, the symbol of the five fingers of the hand, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds everyone of the importance of hand hygiene, said Prof. Dr. “The theme of the 2022 World Hand Hygiene Day this year focuses on recognizing that people at all levels can work together through clean hands to achieve the common goal of safety and quality in healthcare delivery.”
A strong culture of quality and safety will encourage and support people to clean their hands at the right time and with the right products,” he said.
Frequent washing of hands is the most effective method of preventing infections
Prof. Doctor, “hand hygiene, covid-19 virus and reduce the spread of many microorganisms, including infections and hand washing is one of the most effective actions you can do to prevent a life-saver.
Washing hands frequently, regularly and appropriately is the most effective, cheapest and simplest method of preventing infections.
Before and after eating food, after using the toilet, changing diapers, coughing, sneezing, or nasal after cleansing, patient care, and wound care before and after inserting and removing your contact lens, when it in the trash, an animal, food or feces need to be washed with soap and water after touching your hands,” he said.
Hand washing should take no less than 20 seconds
Stressing that people often make mistakes when washing their hands, Prof. Dr. “Many people think that it is enough to hold their hands in the water or hold them for a few seconds in soapy water. However, in order for hand washing to be correct, hand washing with water and soap should take no less than 20 seconds. In addition, the interdig in fingertips, back of the hand and wrists should be cleaned by rubbing, it should be remembered that the rings on the hand should also not be removed.
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At the end of washing, one should not touch the taps or door handles, use a handkerchief or the tip of the elbow so that the hands do not touch the dirty surfaces. We must internalize hand washing and make it a part of our culture.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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