The document provides a 10 step checklist for proper handwashing procedures, including inspecting hands for cuts or breaks, rolling up sleeves, lathering with soap and washing with friction between fingers and knuckles for 20 seconds, rinsing thoroughly from wrist to fingertips on both arms, and drying with a clean towel without recontaminating cleaned hands. The checklist also includes space to record if an individual is able to perform each step independently, with assistance, or not at all.
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Checklist On Handwashing 2023
The document provides a 10 step checklist for proper handwashing procedures, including inspecting hands for cuts or breaks, rolling up sleeves, lathering with soap and washing with friction between fingers and knuckles for 20 seconds, rinsing thoroughly from wrist to fingertips on both arms, and drying with a clean towel without recontaminating cleaned hands. The checklist also includes space to record if an individual is able to perform each step independently, with assistance, or not at all.
Perform perform to with Perform Assistance ASSESSMENT 1) Inspect hands for visible soiling, breaks or cuts in the skin and cuticles. PLANNING 2) Assemble all equipment. IMPLEMENTATION 3) Roll your sleeves above your elbows, and remove your watch and all other wrist jewelry. Do not touch the sink. 4) Turn on the water, adjust to appropriate temperature and leave it running during the procedure. 5) Wet your hands and forearms well under the running water and maintain the level of your hands lower than elbows. Avoid splashing of water. 6) Lather your hands, wrists, and forearms with liquid or bar soap. 7) Wash hands, wrist, and forearms thoroughly using firm circular motion and friction on back of the hands, palms and wrists. Wash each finger individually paying special attention to areas between fingers and knuckles by interlacing fingers and thumbs moving hands back and forth. Re lather if necessary. 8) Rinse thoroughly your hands, wrists, and forearms starting from one forearms down to the hands, then repeat on the other arm. 9) Pat dries your hands thoroughly starting from fingertips, hands, wrist, and forearm using clean dry hand towel or paper towel. 10) Use another clean towel or paper towel to turn off the faucet.