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 After touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, non-intact skin, and
contaminated items, even if gloves are worn.
 During patient care, when moving from a contaminated to a clean body site of the patient.
 After contact with inanimate objects near the patient.

Equipment

A. Tap water or water in a jug and a basin
B. Soap which contains anti-microbial agent (chlorhexidine, iodophors or triclosan) e.g.
Medicum, Life boy, Dettol, and soap rack with drains
C. Clean towel (personal or disposable)
D. Orange stick
E. Wall clock

WHO 5 Moments to Handwash

Figure2.1: Moments of hand hygiene

Procedure
1. Prepare necessary equipment
2. Remove all jewelry or false fingernails. Remove your watch or wear it well
3. Above the wrist.
4. Thoroughly wet hands.
5. Apply plain soap (antiseptic agent is not necessary).
6. Vigorously rub all areas of hands and fingers for 40–60 seconds, paying close attention to
fingernails (if necessary use an orange stick) and between fingers.
7. Rinse hands thoroughly with clean water.
8. Dry hands with a paper towel or a clean, dry personal towel.
9. Use a paper towel when turning off water if there is no foot control or automatic shut-off.

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