NERS NEWS – Students of the Bachelor of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga conducted a health education activity regarding the proper six steps of handwashing for patients in Barracks D and E at Liponsos Keputih on Thursday, April 30, 2026. This activity aimed to improve patients’ knowledge and skills in maintaining hand hygiene as an effort to prevent infections.
The health education activity regarding the proper six steps of handwashing was carried out through lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and direct demonstrations for patients in Barracks D and E of Liponsos Keputih. The material presented included the definition of handwashing, its benefits, important times for handwashing, types and duration of handwashing, as well as demonstrations of the six correct handwashing steps. Participants not only received explanations but were also given the opportunity to directly practice the handwashing technique in order to improve their understanding and skills.
This activity was conducted by Group C7 of the Nursing Clinical Practice Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, consisting of Siti Nurul Farikha, Aurora, Ike Nurdian Febrianti, Rico Juan Firdansyah, and Sharfina Nasywa Hanifa, under the academic supervision of Dr. Rizki Fitryasari, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., and clinical supervision of Mirzah Ahdiyah, S.Kep., Ns. The activity took place on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the transit room of Liponsos Keputih.
This activity was motivated by the high risk of nosocomial infections in healthcare facilities due to the lack of awareness regarding hand hygiene. Therefore, the education aimed to improve health literacy and encourage behavioral changes toward clean and healthy living practices among patients. Through this activity, it is hoped that patients will be able to correctly apply handwashing practices as an effort to prevent the spread of disease. In addition, this activity also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), as a form of contribution by nursing students in improving public health and strengthening collaboration in the healthcare sector.
Through this educational activity, it is hoped that patients at Liponsos Keputih will improve their awareness and skills in maintaining hand hygiene. This activity also serves as a contribution by nursing students in improving public health and supporting the achievement of SDGs in the healthcare field.
Writer: Group C7
