HANDWASHING

Dirty HANDS !!(see the germs in your hands)Can you imagine ?: Hand is the perfect germ farm .

For Proper hand washing all that you need MIND.If you could see the germs youd wash your handsWaterSoapTowel

When to Wash hands After using the bathroom After changing a diaper wash the diaper-wearer's hands, too After touching animals or animal waste Before and after preparing food, especially raw meat, poultry or fish Before eating After blowing your nose After coughing or sneezing into your hands Before and after treating wounds or cuts Before and after touching a sick or injured person After handling garbage Before inserting or removing contact lenses When using public restrooms, such as those in airports, train stations, bus stations and restaurants.

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO WASH YOUR HANDS????

Wet hands with running water 1

Lather well with soap (regular soap is just as good as antibacterial soap) 2

Scrub hands thoroughly (Rub vigorously ) Take at least 15 to 20 seconds. In Six Stages . 3

Stage 1. Palm to palmStage 2. Backs of handsStage 3. Between the fingersStage 4. FingertipsStage 5. Thumbs and wristsStage 6. Nails in the palm of the handStep3/SIX stages

Rinse with running tap water. 4

Dry Hands with clean towel 5

Turn off the tap with the Towel 6

Throw away the Towel 7

Hand washing ,Every Step is Important

Scrubbing w/ soap= 2-4 log virus reduction Rinsing hands under running running water increased effect in removing viruses Drying hands = 1 log virus reduction Cross contamination by surfaces use the towel

Alcohol based need at least 60% ethanolUseful in health care settings between patientsUseful on CLEAN HANDS not on DIRTY HANDSNOT USEFUL FOR KILLING ALL MICROBES .Must remain in contact for 15 20 secondsA word on Hand Sanitizers

Wash so thorough thatThey cant hideThey cant hideThey cant hide