How to Handwash?

WASH HANDS WHEN VISIBLY SOILED! OTHERWISE, USE HANDRUB

Duration of the entire procedure: 40-60 seconds

0 1 2

Wet hands with water; Apply enough soap to cover Rub hands palm to palm;
all hand surfaces;

3 4 5

Right palm over left dorsum with Palm to palm with fingers interlaced; Backs of fingers to opposing palms
interlaced fingers and vice versa; with fingers interlocked;

6 7 8

Rotational rubbing of left thumb Rotational rubbing, backwards and Rinse hands with water;
clasped in right palm and vice versa; forwards with clasped fingers of right
hand in left palm and vice versa;

9 10 11

Dry hands thoroughly Use towel to turn off faucet; Your hands are now safe.
with a single use towel;

All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this document. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use.
WHO acknowledges the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), in particular the members of the Infection Control Programme, for their active participation in developing this material.

May 2009
How to Handrub?
RUB HANDS FOR HAND HYGIENE! WASH HANDS WHEN VISIBLY SOILED
Duration of the entire procedure: 20-30 seconds

1a 1b 2

Apply a palmful of the product in a cupped hand, covering all surfaces; Rub hands palm to palm;

3 4 5

Right palm over left dorsum with Palm to palm with fingers interlaced; Backs of fingers to opposing palms
interlaced fingers and vice versa; with fingers interlocked;

6 7 8

Rotational rubbing of left thumb Rotational rubbing, backwards and Once dry, your hands are safe.
clasped in right palm and vice versa; forwards with clasped fingers of right
hand in left palm and vice versa;

All reasonable precautions have been taken by the World Health Organization to verify the information contained in this document. However, the published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind,
either expressed or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. In no event shall the World Health Organization be liable for damages arising from its use.
WHO acknowledges the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG), in particular the members of the Infection Control Programme, for their active participation in developing this material.

May 2009
 Coronavirus COVID-19
BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Health

Visitor Restrictions Are in Effect

                                     

                                     

All visitors must be fully All visitors must provide Clean hands using soap and water
vaccinated against COVID-19 acceptable proof of or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
to enter the facility* COVID-19 vaccination before and after visiting

Cough or sneeze into Respect personal Up to two visitors

your elbow and do not space are allowed at a time**
touch your face

*Does not apply to children who are ineligible for the vaccine, those with an approved medical exemption, visitation for end-of-life care
and in other specific care settings such as emergency rooms, intensive care units, pediatric care, labour and delivery.
**Emergency rooms and intensive care units are limited to one support person at a time.
More than two visitors may be allowed for pediatric care, labour and delivery, palliative and end-of-life care.

                                                  

                        
                                   
                                                    


2021.11.01
                
BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Health

A MEDICAL MASK IS REQUIRED IN PATIENT AREAS

FOR ALL STAFF AND VISITORS

Please use the mask provided

Do not enter if sick, Clean hands before and after Cough or sneeze into
in self-isolation or visiting. Use soap and water or your elbow and do
in quarantine alcohol-based hand sanitizer not touch your face
 Coronavirus COVID-19
BC Centre for Disease Control | BC Ministry of Health

Guidelines for Visitors to Long-Term Care

and Seniors’ Assisted Living Facilities

All visitors must be fully All visitors must provide

DO NOT vaccinated against COVID-19 acceptable proof of
ENTER IF SICK to enter the facility* COVID-19 vaccination

All visitors are required to wear Visits will not be

a medical mask in hallways, permitted during active
common areas and multiple COVID-19 outbreaks
occupancy rooms

Cough or sneeze into Use soap and water Clean hands before
your elbow and do not or alcohol-based and after visiting
touch your face hand sanitizer

*Does not apply to children who are ineligible for the vaccine, those with an approved medical exemption or for an end-of-life visit

2021.11.04