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Skin Wellness

The number one occupational issue among health-care workers is skin disorders. Skin-related health issues are one of the highest reported causes of occupational impairment. Studies published in the American Journal of Infection Control report that skin breakdown is now a major health problem among health-care workers, not only nurses and other clinicians, but also lab personnel and persons working in housekeeping and building maintenance.

Clinical research has consistently concluded that the number one cause of irritations for health-care providers is attributed to hand washing. Additionally, it is often difficult for busy clinicians to take the time to apply products that can help restore, protect, soothe and moisturize their skin.

A number of occupational, environmental and individual factors contribute to dermal reactions and skin wellness. This assessment will help you consider risk factors in your situation.

Skin Wellness Assessment

1) Do have dry, chapped skin now and/or in the winter months?
yes
no
2) Do you live in a dry climate?
yes
no
3) Have you been diagnosed with a skin disorder such as: acne, rosacea, chronic dermatitis, eczema?
yes
no
4) Do you have asthma, seasonal allergies or an allergy/sensitivity to a fragrance or soap?
yes
no
5) Do you use a moisturizing lotion or hand cream on your hands at home?
yes
no
6) Do you use gloves to perform household chores such as washing dishes?
yes
no
7) On average, how often do you wash your hands at home and at work?
Once every two hours (breaks and lunch)
Once or twice an hour
Three to five times an hour
More than five times an hour
8) What water temperature is used when you wash your hands?
Hot
Lukewarm
Cold
9) What type of soap do you use at home or at work?
Antibacterial or deodorant
Non-antibacterial moisturizing liquid or bar soap
10) How do you usually dry your hands?
Paper towel
Cloth towel
Air dry
11) If your job involves working with hard surface cleaners and disinfectants,
do you routinely wear gloves?
yes
no
12) Do you wear gloves in conjunction with your work?
No
Yes, powder-free
Yes, powdered
13) Do you wear exam gloves?
yes
no
14) On average, how often do you change exam gloves in a work shift?
0 to 12
13 to 24
25 to 40
Over 40
15) Do you wear surgical (hand-specific) gloves?
yes
no
16) On average, how often do you change surgical gloves in a work shift?
0 to 6
7 to 12
13 to 19
Over 20
17) Do you have an established hand washing procedure at work?
yes
no
18) Do you use a moisturizing lotion or hand cream on your hands at work?
yes
no
19) Is the lotion you use at work provided by your employer?
yes
no
20) Is the lotion you use at work purchased from a retail store, i.e., an over-the-counter (OTC) product?
yes
no
21) Do you use an alcohol hand gel at work or at home?
yes
no
22) Do you use a surgical scrub?
yes
no
23) If yes, is the scrub brushless?
yes
no
24) Do you use a waterless scrub?
yes
no
25) How many times per day do you scrub?
None
1 to 5
6 to 10
More than 10
26) Do you feel you are under stress at home and/or at work?
Not at all
Slightly stressed
Moderately stressed
Heavily stressed
      


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