Steps in Handwashing Technique

• How many steps are there in handwashing technique?

  8
• Step 1. Stand a FEW INCHES from the sink to avoid CONTAMINATION.
• Step 2. Turn on the faucet and place your hands UNDER the running water.
• Step 3. Use SOAP and work up a LATHER to ensure that hand surfaces are clean.
• Step 4. Scrub for at least 15 SECONDS. Make sure to scrub all surfaces, especially BETWEEN FINGERS and KNUCKLES.
• Step 5. Apply a little FRICTION and rub hands together for at least 15 SECONDS.
• Step 6. Rinse the hands from the WRIST to the FINGERTIPS using a DOWNWARD motion.
• Step 7. Dry hands using a clean PAPER TOWEL.
• Using a reusable tower would promote what?

  spores and bacterial growth
• Step 8. Use the PAPER TOWEL to close the faucet, except when the latter is foot or motion-activated.