Handwashing Technique

Hand hygiene refers to decontamination of the hands using soap and water, alcohol-based hand rubs or an antiseptic hand wash.

 

Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection. You must wash your hands before and after each patient, whether gloves are worn or not. 

Handwashing falls into the category of medical asepsis.

 

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Hand Sanitizer

An alcohol-based hand sanitizer can be used when soap and water are not available. It should only be used when the hands are not visibly soiled. If the hands are visibly soiled, they should be washed

with soap and water.

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