Protocol for hand hygiene using soap and water, or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
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Hand Wash (Soap and Water) |
Hand Rub (AHS) |
Turn on water |
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| Wet hands |
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| Dispense appropriate amount of product directly onto hands (e.g., 1–2 pumps from dispenser) |
Dispense appropriate amount of product directly onto hands (e.g., 1–2 pumps from dispenser) |
Apply product to all surfaces of hands; min. 15 s contact time
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Apply product to all surfaces of hands; min. 15 s contact time
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| Rinse all surfaces of hands with water |
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| Dry hands thoroughly with single-use towel | Rub hands until dry |
| Turn water off, using drying towel to avoid direct contact with faucet handles (unless automatic faucet present) |
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| Discard towel |
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| TOTAL TIME: ~30–60 s | TOTAL TIME: ~20–30 s |
AHS, alcohol-based hand sanitizer
