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HAND WASHING • Always use soap and running water and wash for 15-20 sec- onds (singing “Happy Birthday” as you wash). • You do not have to use hot water, which actually may exces- sively chap hands and injure skin. • You may use an alcohol hand sanitizer to cleanse hands that are not visibly soiled. Apply product to palm of one hand in an amount sufficient to wet both hands. Vigorously rub hands together to cover all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry. Do not use tissue or a towel to dry your hands. When to wash hands: • Before and after handling any type of patient equipment, soiled laundry or contaminated materials, even if you have worn gloves. • Immediately before providing care to the patient. • After caring for personal needs, such as toileting, nose blow - ing, combing hair, sneezing or coughing. • Before and after wearing gloves. COUGHING • Many illnesses and some treatments can make it easier for a patient to get an infection. • Cover your cough or sneeze to help stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick. • Always clean your hands after coughing or sneezing when car - ing for the patient. CLEANING SPILLS • Clean blood and body fluid spills by wiping up with paper tow - els; always wear disposable gloves.
• To clean any bodily fluids or waste: make a bleach solution daily – 10 ounces of water with 1 ounce of bleach. Please note that bleach solution loses its disinfectant ability after 24 hours. • Place clothes and linens in a securely closed plastic bag until laundered separately. TRASH DISPOSAL • Always wear gloves when handling trash. • Place disposable items soiled with body fluids or waste in a plastic bag and pour a small amount of fresh bleach solution over the items. Seal the bag securely and place outside in the trash. LAUNDRY AND EQUIPMENT
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