Hand Washing Competency

Step Comments points

Addresses client by name and
introduces self to client
9
Uses a clean paper towel turns
on faucet at sink
9
Sets water to warm temperature 9
Wets wrists and hands
thoroughly
9
Applies soap to hands 10
Lathers all surfaces of wrists,
hands and fingers producing
friction for at least 20 seconds
keeping hand lower than the
elbows and the fingertips down
9
Cleans fingernails by rubbing
fingertips against palm of the
opposite hand
9
Rinses all surfaces of wrists
hands and fingers keeping hands
lower than the elbows and the
fingertips down
9
Uses clean dry paper towels to
dry al surfaces of hands wrists
fingers and then disposes of
paper towels into waste
container. Does not touch waste
container or paper towel
dispenser
9
Uses clean dry paper towels to
turn off faucet then disposes of
paper towels into waste
container or uses knee/foot
control to turn off faucet
9
Does not touch inside of sink at
any time
9
Total points 100