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Dr. Jeff Topal
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Alcohol-Based Hand Rub
When Should an Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Be Used?
Before entering a patient's room.
After contact with a patient.
After removing one's gloves.
When Should an Alcohol-Based Hand Rub Not Be Used?
When hands are grossly soiled with dirt, blood, or body fluids; soap and water should be used to remove the offending agent.


Alcohol-Based Hand Rub:

  1. Push dispenser once.
  2. Coat all surfaces:
    Between fingers
    Back of hands and wrists
    Under fingernails
  3. Rub briskly, until dry.
  4. No rinsing needed.

 

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