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b. After contact with body fluids or excretions, mucous membranes, non -intact skin
and wound sites.
c. Before donning gloves for a sterile procedure
d. After removing gloves
e. When hands are visibly soiled (use soap and water)
f. After using the restroom
3. It is suggested:
a. To refrain from wearing artificial nails or extenders when administering direct care
to patients.
b. Natural nails to be kept less than ¼ inch long.
c. Appropriate hand lotions or creams may be necessary to prevent dermatitis.
4. Hand Hygiene
a. When washing hands with soap and water
i. Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water
if it is available.
ii. Rub hands together to make lather and scrub all surfaces including nails.
iii. Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds.
iv. Rinse hands well under running water. Dry your hands. Use your
disposable towel to turn off the faucet after hands are dried.
b. When using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to clean your hands
i. Apply product to the palm of one hand
ii. Rub hands together
iii. Rub the product over all surfaces of hands and fingers minimum 20 seconds
until hands are dry.

Bag Technique/Required Equipment

1. To prevent contamination of bag and equipment, avoid cross contamination, and establish a
clean work area
2. The Bag should have 3 zippered compartments:
a. One compartment for infection control supplies (should be the outermost
compartment):
i. Liquid soap
ii. Paper towels
iii. Antiseptic Hand cleaner/Towelettes
iv. Alcohol pads
v. Respiratory mask
vi. Plastic apron
vii. Gloves – sterile and non-sterile
b. One compartment for therapy equipment:
i. Blood pressure cuff
ii. Stethoscope
iii. Thermometer
iv. Tape measure
v. Goniometers (PTs and OTs)
vi. Thickener (ST)

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