How to Practice Good Hand Hygiene
Wet hands., Apply soap., Rub your palms together., Place the palm of the right hand over the back of the left hand and rub., Interlace the fingers of both hands., Place the backs of fingers onto opposing palms., Use rotational rubbing on each...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Wet hands.
Wet both hands with running water.
Warm or hot water is best, but cold water may be acceptable., Dispense a generous amount of liquid soap into your palm.
Liquid soap is preferable., Spread soap onto both palms.
Be sure this area is sufficiently covered by soap. , Repeat this action with the left hand over the right.
This will spread soap onto the backs of both hands.
Be sure this area is sufficiently covered by soap., Spread soap between your fingers.
Move your fingers back and forth to ensure that soap reaches all areas between your fingers., Interlock your fingers.
This ensures that soap reaches the very back of your fingers. , “Rotational rubbing” simply means to rub in a circular motion.
Use the palm of one hand to wash the thumb of the opposite hand by way of rotational rubbing.
Repeat this on the other side., Bring the fingers of one hand together.
Use these fingers to wash the opposite palm by way of rotational rubbing.
Repeat this on the other side., Use one hand to clean the opposite wrist by way of rotational rubbing.
Repeat this on the other side., Place your hands under running water.
Remove all traces of soap.
Again, warm water is preferred, but cold water may be acceptable. , Use a clean disposable towel.
Dry your hands until no wetness remains.
Dispose of used towels right away. -
Step 2: Apply soap.
-
Step 3: Rub your palms together.
-
Step 4: Place the palm of the right hand over the back of the left hand and rub.
-
Step 5: Interlace the fingers of both hands.
-
Step 6: Place the backs of fingers onto opposing palms.
-
Step 7: Use rotational rubbing on each thumb.
-
Step 8: Use rotational rubbing to clean the palm of each hand again.
-
Step 9: Clean your wrists.
-
Step 10: Rinse.
-
Step 11: Dry your hands thoroughly.
Detailed Guide
Wet both hands with running water.
Warm or hot water is best, but cold water may be acceptable., Dispense a generous amount of liquid soap into your palm.
Liquid soap is preferable., Spread soap onto both palms.
Be sure this area is sufficiently covered by soap. , Repeat this action with the left hand over the right.
This will spread soap onto the backs of both hands.
Be sure this area is sufficiently covered by soap., Spread soap between your fingers.
Move your fingers back and forth to ensure that soap reaches all areas between your fingers., Interlock your fingers.
This ensures that soap reaches the very back of your fingers. , “Rotational rubbing” simply means to rub in a circular motion.
Use the palm of one hand to wash the thumb of the opposite hand by way of rotational rubbing.
Repeat this on the other side., Bring the fingers of one hand together.
Use these fingers to wash the opposite palm by way of rotational rubbing.
Repeat this on the other side., Use one hand to clean the opposite wrist by way of rotational rubbing.
Repeat this on the other side., Place your hands under running water.
Remove all traces of soap.
Again, warm water is preferred, but cold water may be acceptable. , Use a clean disposable towel.
Dry your hands until no wetness remains.
Dispose of used towels right away.
About the Author
Natalie Green
Enthusiastic about teaching organization techniques through clear, step-by-step guides.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: