INDICATIONS FOR HAND WASHING AND HAND ANTISEPSIS INCLUDE:
- When hands are visibly dirty or soiled, wash hands with either plain soap and water, or an antimicrobial soap and water.
- If hands are not visibly soiled, use an alcohol based hand soap rub for routinely decontaminating hands
- clean hands after contact with another’s skin…such as after taking blood pressure
- clean hands after contact with body fluids, mucous membranes or non-intact skin
- clean hands after contact with inanimate objects such as instruments and equipment
- wash hands with either plain soap and water or an antimicrobial soap and water BEFORE EATING an AFTER USING THE RESTROOM
- when using an alcohol hand based rub, apply the amount of product recommended by the manufacturer to the palm of one hand and rub hands together covering all surfaces of hands and fingers until the hands are dry ( as a general rule….if hands feel dry after 10 -15 seconds, not enough product was applied)
- When washing hands with soap and water, wet hands first then apply soap product and rub hand vigorously for at least 15 seconds. Rinse hands with water. Dry thoroughly with a disposable towel
- If using bar soap, use small bars and soap racks that allow drainage
- Remove rings, bracelets and watches before hand washing
- Remove debris from underneath fingernails with a nail cleaner under running water
Dr. Caroline Wallace DDS
Complete Dental Care
103 South Colorado Street
Salem, Virginia, 24153
540-387-3844
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