Hand Hygiene
How long should you wash your hands
20 seconds
Name one high-touch surface in the home.
Door handles / Light switches / Remote / Phone
What should you use to cover a cough?
Tissue or elbow
Should you wash your hands before cooking
Yes
Should you share toothbrushes?
No
Name one time you should wash your hands.
Before eating, after bathroom, after coughing, after being outside
How often should trash be removed from common areas?
Daily
If you feel sick, who should you tell?
Staff
Why check expiration dates?
Prevent food poisoning
Where do used needles go?
A sharp container
What part of your hands do people often forget to wash
Thumbs, fingertips, between fingers
What should you wear when cleaning up bodily fluids?
Gloves
True or False: It’s okay to share drinks.
False
What should you do before preparing food?
Wash hands
Why take medicine as prescribed?
Stay healthy / Prevent resistance
Is hand sanitizer better than soap when hands are dirty?
no
Why should cleaning cloths be washed often?
They spread germs
Name one symptom that means you should avoid group activities.
Fever / Vomiting / Diarrhea
True or False: You can taste food to test if it’s spoiled.
False
Name one vaccine that prevents illness.
Flu / COVID / Hepatitis
True or False: Quick rinsing with water is enough to remove germs
False
After someone is sick in a shared bathroom, what 3 things should be cleaned?
oilet, sink, faucet handles, doorknobs, light switches, counters
What are TWO ways germs spread in a group home?
Touching surfaces / Coughing & sneezing / Sharing items / Poor hand hygiene
Name TWO ways to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen.
Separate cutting boards / Wash hands / Clean surfaces / Store food properly
What should you do if you get a cut or open wound?
Clean it, cover it, tell staff if needed, wash hands