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    Hand washing is important for preventing the spread of infection. The document outlines reasons for hand washing like removing dirt and microbes, who should wash hands such as healthcare workers and those who are sick, and provides instructions for properly washing hands and when it's necessary such as before eating, after using the bathroom, or treating wounds. It also discusses alternatives to soap and water, and the use of gloves in healthcare settings.

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    Hand washing is important for preventing the spread of infection. The document outlines reasons for hand washing like removing dirt and microbes, who should wash hands such as healthcare workers and those who are sick, and provides instructions for properly washing hands and when it's necessary such as before eating, after using the bathroom, or treating wounds. It also discusses alternatives to soap and water, and the use of gloves in healthcare settings.

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    Hand washing is important for preventing the spread of infection. The document outlines reasons for hand washing like removing dirt and microbes, who should wash hands such as healthcare workers and those who are sick, and provides instructions for properly washing hands and when it's necessary such as before eating, after using the bathroom, or treating wounds. It also discusses alternatives to soap and water, and the use of gloves in healthcare settings.

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    HAND WASHING

    DR. LOTANNA OKEKE


    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    • Reasons for handwashing


    • Who needs hand wash
    • How to hand rub
    • How to hand wash
    • When to hand wash
    • Hand hygiene and medical glove use
    • Alternative to soap and clean running water
    HOW TO HAND RUB
    HOW TO HAND WASH
    WHEN TO HANDWASH
    HAND HYGIENE AND MEDICAL GLOVE USE
    REFERENCE(S)

    • http://who.int/gpsc/5may/Hand_Hygiene_Why_How_and_When_Brochure.pdf
    • https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html

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