www.PreOp.com Diabetes Patient Education Germs are present always on your hands and they can be transferred to * other parts of your own body, * to the family member for whom you are caring * your patient * and to any clean object that you touch. By washing your hands correctly: * you remove germs from your hands. * Handwashing is the single most important way you can prevent infection from occurring and * prevent the spread of infection. You must carefully wash and dry your hands: * Before and after each time you care for your family member â?¦ your patient. * Before and after you handle your patient's and your own food and drink. * Before and after you manipulate any contact lenses. * Before you apply and after you remove gloves * After you use the toilet. * After you cough, sneeze or blow your nose. * After contact with anything that could be soiled or have germs on it. * After you pick up any object from the floor * Handwashing takes a minimum of 10-15 seconds, * longer if your hands are soiled. * The longer you wash, the more germs are removed. * The friction generated by rubbing your hands together removes the germs from your skin and * running water can then wash them away * Every time you wash your hands, take your time and don't rush. * Do the handwashing carefully and thoroughly. Use liquid soap from a dispenser. Bar soap holds germs on its surface. Make sure you have paper towels and a waste receptacle nearby. Remove all jewelry from your hand except a wedding ...
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