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1 Before contact with When? Wash your hands when approaching the patient
the patient. Why? To protect the patient from the harmful germs that we have deposited in
our hands
2 Before performing When? Immediately before performing the task
aseptic task Why? To protect the patient from harmful germs that could enter his body,
including the patient's own germs.
3 After the risk of ex- When? Immediately after exposure to organic fluids even if gloves are worn
posure to body fluids Why? To protect yourself and the healthcare environment from the harmful
germs of the patient.
4 After contact with When? After touching a patient and the area around him
the patient Why? To protect yourself and the healthcare environment from the harmful
germs of the patient.
5 After contact with When? After touching any object or furniture in the patient's immediate envi-
the patient's environ- ronment, even if the patient has not been touched
ment. Why? To protect yourself and the healthcare environment from the harmful
germs of the patient.