The Basics
This practice is the first line of defense against the spread of disease and infection
What is Handwashing?
60%
What is the percentage of alcohol recommended in hand sanitizer
Gloves
What is before and after donning?
back of hands, between fingers, thumbs
What are the important areas frequently forgotten in handwashing?
A common object most people carry at work to communicate.
What is a cell phone?
The song the CDC recommends singing x2 to ensure an adequate amount of time washing hands
What is Happy Birthday?
How long do you rub your hands with hand sanitizer
What is until hands are dry?
Eating
What is before?
These should be used to open doors after washing hands in a public restroom.
What are paper towels?
should be trimmed and kept clean (hint: a brush can help)
what are nails?
When is one time its not ok to use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
What is when your hands are visibly soiled?
C.Diff - severe and dangerous inflammation of the colon caused by bacteria. Symptoms include: diarrhea, belly pain, and fever. Requires antibiotics to treat
What does alcohol sanitizers not protect against?
Bathroom, pets, and diapers
When should you wash your hands with soap and water?
Your jeans
What is something you shouldn't dry your hands on?
Needs to be removed and regularly cleaned
What is jewelry ?
warm water
What is the suggested water temp?
Purell
What is a brand name hand sanitizer?
Touch your face
What is something you should not do without washing your hands?
This practice helps you look, feel and smell good.
What is personal hygiene?
Another commonly touched item that needs to be cleaned?
What is a doorknob?
wet, lather, scrub, rinse and dry
What are the five steps in hand washing?
When are hand sanitizers not effective?
What is when your hands arevisibly dirty or greasy
If you feel a cough or sneeze coming on this can muffle it
what is your elbow?
Never use these instead of hand washing.
What are gloves?
PPE - Personal protective equipment (face mask, gloves, etc.)
What is equipment used for extra protection?