Washing the hands effectively

Hand washing is one of the most important, yet one of the simplest, of standard precautions. Simply washing with soap and warm water is an effective technique for removing infectious micro organism from the fingers and hand. Hand washing does not remove all organisms, but it substantially reduces the risk of transmitting disease-causing microbes. The hands should be washed immediately before and immediately after contact with each patient, and after any procedure or patient contact that might recontamination the hands. Keeping finger nail short makes it easier to properly wash the hands.

The procedure under describes the technique suitable for general purpose and patients testing in the office. Often overlooked is the importance of turning faucet with clean, dry paper towels.

Washing the hands effectively

• Turn on the faucets and adjust the water to the warmest comfortable temperature.
• Wet your hands, wrist, and about 4 inches of your forearms.
• Apply antiseptic soap from the dispenser and wash your hands with circular strokes for at least 15 seconds.
• Rinse your hands and forearms.
• Hold dry paper towels to close the faucets, and discard them when finished.
• Dry your hands with clean paper towels

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