HAND WASHING TECHNIQUE

•Hand washing is the single most effective way reduce the number of microorganisms on the surface of the skin.

•Any wound or abrasion should be covered using a waterproof dressing 

•There are water less alcohol based hand wash solutions that are as effective as soap and water hand washing. 

These preparations contain an emollient and aid in reducing damage to the hands, but should only be used when there is no visible soiling of the hands. If there is visible soiling, then soap and water hand washing should be used as per the hand washing procedure.

•Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

•Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water.

•If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol – based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.

Hand washing should be performed:

•Before and after contact with a client,

•Before and after using gloves,

•Before contact with used equipment 

•Before, during, and after p repairing food

•Before eating food

•Before and after caring for someone who is sick

•Before and after treating a cut or wound 

•Before Inserting or removing contact lenses

•After using the toilet

•After changing diapers

•After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing 

•After touching an animal or animal waste

•After touching garbage.