Page 389 - CHHA Binder 2.3.20

4/11/2019

I. Soap and Water

 Rub hands together, assuring adequate cleansing of all
surfaces by rubbing for at least 20 seconds:
• Palm to palm
• Right palm over back of left hand with interlaced
fingers and vice versa
• Backs of fingers and nails
• Left palm clasped in right palm with a circular motion
and vice versa
• Rinse hands with water
• Dry hands thoroughly with a single use towel
• Use the towel to turn off the faucet

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II. Alcohol-based Rub

• Cup your hand.
• Apply a palm-full of hand rub fluid/gel into cupped
hand.
• Rub hands together, assuring adequate cleansing of all
surfaces by rubbing:

o Palm to palm
o Right palm over back of left hand with interlaced
fingers and vice versa.
o Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
o Backs of fingers (finger nails) in opposing palm
o Rotational rubbing
o Allow hand to air dry

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