Handwashing

Flowchart nodes

• Cover Lesions. Are Lesions too large to cover?

• You may be restricted from direct patient care.

• Visible Soiling?

• Breaks or cuts in skin or cuticles?

• Wash hands with soap and water instead of gel method.

• Nails short, filed and smooth, no longer than .5 inch?

• File or cut nails before proceeding.

• Wearing wristwatch, long sleeves or rings?

• Push up anything on wrists, remove all rings before proceeding.

• Dispense ample amount of product into palm of one hand.

• Rub hands together covering all surfaces of hands and fingers with antiseptic