Use the checklist below to review the steps for completion of “Hand Hygiene with Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer.”
Steps
Disclaimer: Always review and follow agency policy regarding this specific skill.
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Gather supplies (antiseptic hand rub).
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Remove jewelry according to agency policy; push your sleeves above your wrists.
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Apply enough product into the palm of one hand and enough to cover your hands thoroughly, per product directions.
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Rub your hands together, covering all surfaces of your hands and fingers with antiseptic until the alcohol is dry (a minimum of 30 seconds):
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Rub hands palm to palm
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Back of right and left hand (fingers interlaced)
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Palm to palm with fingers interlaced
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Rotational rubbing of left and right thumbs
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Rub your fingertips against the palm of your opposite hand
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Rub your wrists
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Repeat hand sanitizing sequence a minimum of two times.
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Repeat hand sanitizing sequence until the product is dry.