Infection control can save lives and now, it’s more important than ever. Practicing proper hand washing reduces the spread of infectious germs: bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Such germs contribute to the Flu and Common Cold.
Hand washing is one of the simplest means of preventing the spread of infection including COVID-19. Keeping your hands clean can significantly reduce the transmission of germs that cause illness at school, work, and home.
In the healthcare setting, hand washing is extremely important as it can prevent fatal infections from spreading to other patients. Remember to avoid touching one’s face to help reduce the spread of germs. Hands should be washed at home before and after food preparation, especially when preparing and cooking meat and poultry. Hands should also be sanitized before eating, after coughing, sneezing (blowing your nose into a tissue), changing diapers, and using the bathroom.
How to wash our hands properly:
- Wet hands with clean running warm water and apply soap.
- Scrub and lather by rubbing your hands together ensuring to get all surfaces.
- Rub hands for at least 15-20 seconds.
- Rinse hands under running water.
- Dry hands using automated dryer or paper towels.
- Use paper towel to turn off water.
- Soap and water should always be used for visibly dirty hands.
Stay clean and stay safe.
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Michele Vollmer is a visionary leader who is perpetually searching for ways to improve, so to remain at the leading edge of the home care industry.She has served in the healthcare industry since 1989, including pharmaceutical and home health sales, as well as hospice sales and sales management
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