FINAL HAND WASHING LEAFLET
Hand washing is the most important method of controlling infection.
It is important that ALL staff and ALL service users practice good hand washing, in and out of homes.
Washing hands with soap and warm water will remove the majority of the germs.
The effective use of Alcohol- based hand rubs will also result in reduction of micro-organisms.
Infection Control.
Studies show that hand washing techniques are often poor and that the most commonly neglected areas are the tips of the fingers, palms of the hand and the thumb.
If you see anybody not washing their hands politely ask them to do so.
We have between two and ten million bacteria between our fingertips and our elbow!
You should wash your hands;
On entering and leaving service users homes. Before eating or handling food.
After using the toilet.
After smoking
After handling rubbish and surfaces that may have been infected.
Before or after caring for someone who is sick.
After touching any surface or object that is frequently touched by other people.
After coughing or sneezing.
When working keep your nails clean, short and nail varnish free
Antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than regular soap. Up to half of all men fail to wash their
We recommend at least 15 seconds to wash your hands. Hands on a daily basis.
ALWAYS REMEMBER: WET, LATHER, SCRUB, RINSE, DRY.
The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after using the toilet. Up to a quarter of all women fail
Germs can stay alive on your hands for up to three hours. To wash their hands on a daily basis.
Handwashing is the best way to avoid colds, sickness and flu.
Personal protective equipment is also knows as PPE.
It is VERY important that staff and service users wear personal protective equipment when undergoing certain activities.
When handling any hazardous
It is important that ALL staff and ALL service users practice good hand washing, in and out of homes.
Washing hands with soap and warm water will remove the majority of the germs.
The effective use of Alcohol- based hand rubs will also result in reduction of micro-organisms.
Infection Control.
Studies show that hand washing techniques are often poor and that the most commonly neglected areas are the tips of the fingers, palms of the hand and the thumb.
If you see anybody not washing their hands politely ask them to do so.
We have between two and ten million bacteria between our fingertips and our elbow!
You should wash your hands;
On entering and leaving service users homes. Before eating or handling food.
After using the toilet.
After smoking
After handling rubbish and surfaces that may have been infected.
Before or after caring for someone who is sick.
After touching any surface or object that is frequently touched by other people.
After coughing or sneezing.
When working keep your nails clean, short and nail varnish free
Antibacterial soap is no more effective at killing germs than regular soap. Up to half of all men fail to wash their
We recommend at least 15 seconds to wash your hands. Hands on a daily basis.
ALWAYS REMEMBER: WET, LATHER, SCRUB, RINSE, DRY.
The number of germs on your fingertips doubles after using the toilet. Up to a quarter of all women fail
Germs can stay alive on your hands for up to three hours. To wash their hands on a daily basis.
Handwashing is the best way to avoid colds, sickness and flu.
Personal protective equipment is also knows as PPE.
It is VERY important that staff and service users wear personal protective equipment when undergoing certain activities.
When handling any hazardous