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Apply a small amount (about 3ml) of the productin a cupped hand, covering all surfaces
Rub hands palm to palm Rub back of each hand withthe palm of other hand with
fingers interlaced
Rub each thumb claspedin opposite hand usingrotational movement
Rub tips of fingersin opposite palm ina circular motion
Rub each wrist with opposite hand Your hands are now safe
Rinse hands with water Dry thoroughly witha single-use towel
Use elbow toturn off tap
Once dry, your hands are safe
Wet hands with watercover all hand surfacesApply enough soap to
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Rub palm to palm withfingers interlaced
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Rub with backs of fingersto opposing palms with
fingers interlocked
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20-30 sec
40-60 sec
Adapted from WHO World Alliance for Patient Safety 2006
HAND CLEANING TECHNIQUES
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Hands must be cleaned before and after every patient contact