Pandemic Planning

Hand Hygene with Soap and Water

1. Remove jewlery. Wet hands with wam water
2. Add soap to palms
3. Rub hands together to create a lather
4. Cover all surfaces of the hands and fingers
5. clean knuckles, back of hands and fingers
6. Clean the space between the thumb and index finger
7. Work the fingertips into the palms to clean under the nails
8. Rinse well under warm running water
9. Dry with a single use towl and then use towel to turn off the tap.

minimum wash time 10-20 seconds

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