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Hand Hygiene: Proper Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing Techniques during COVID-19, Lecture notes of Personal Health

Detailed instructions on the importance of hand hygiene, including proper handwashing techniques and the use of hand sanitizers, to prevent the spread of covid-19. It includes guidelines on when to wash hands and use sanitizer, as well as a diagram showing the most frequently missed areas during handwashing.

What you will learn

  • What are the most frequently missed areas during handwashing?
  • What is the recommended duration for handwashing?
  • What is the minimum alcohol content for hand sanitizers to be effective against COVID-19?

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2021/2022

Uploaded on 09/12/2022

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Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing
The entire handwashing process should
take about 40-60 seconds. Wash hands
thoroughly with soap and warm
running water, scrubbing for at least 20
seconds. Dry hands completely using
single-use towels, electric hand dryers,
or other hand drying devices approved
by your local regulatory authority.
Tip: When washing hands, scrub for
at least 20 seconds. Need a timer?
Hum the “Happy Birthday” song
from beginning to end, twice.
The use of hand antiseptics or sanitizer
may be an effective way to stop the
spread of the coronavirus if the hand
sanitizer contains at least 60%
alcohol. However, these products are
not a replacement for hand washing.
Hand sanitizers are most useful when
used in combination with regular
handwashing and the use of single-use
gloves.
Hand sanitizers may also be a good
option for areas where hand washing is
not possible or convenient.
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Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing

The entire handwashing process should

take about 40-60 seconds. Wash hands

thoroughly with soap and warm

running water, scrubbing for at least 20

seconds. Dry hands completely using

single-use towels, electric hand dryers,

or other hand drying devices approved

by your local regulatory authority.

Tip: When washing hands, scrub for

at least 20 seconds. Need a timer?

Hum the “Happy Birthday” song

from beginning to end, twice.

The use of hand antiseptics or sanitizer

may be an effective way to stop the

spread of the coronavirus if the hand

sanitizer contains at least 60%

alcohol. However, these products are

not a replacement for hand washing.

Hand sanitizers are most useful when

used in combination with regular

handwashing and the use of single-use

gloves.

Hand sanitizers may also be a good

option for areas where hand washing is

not possible or convenient.

Handwashing and Hand Sanitizing

When to Wash Hands During the COVID-19 Outbreak

When to Use Hand Sanitizer During the COVID-19 Outbreak

  • In combination with handwashing • Any time hand washing is not possible
  • Between glove changes • As often as possible as supplies permit
    • Any time you touch or change a mask or face cover

The diagram to the left shows the parts

of the hands that are most frequently

missed during hand washing.

To slow the spread of infection, it is

important to follow these guidelines of

proper hand washing and sanitizing.

  • Before starting work • Before and after using the toilet
  • Before putting on gloves • After touching clothing
  • Before putting on a mask or face cover • Upon return to the workstation
  • When changing tasks • After breaks
  • When re-entering the office from outside - After removing a mask or face cover
  • Before and after eating food • After finishing work
  • After drinking water • Arriving home from work
  • After touching a mask or face cover • After touching mobile phone
  • After touching face, hair, eyes or mouth - As often as possible