Hygienic hand washing and skin care

Frequent and correct hand washing in the care sector is the first and most important approach to avoiding cross-contamination and protecting yourself and residents. You should always wash your hands after the following activities:

• Before starting work

• After breaks

• After smoking

• After using the toilet

• After taking out rubbish

• After contact with body fluids

• After handling cleaning agents

• After touching surfaces in communal areas

• After contact with equipment or materials that could potentially be contaminated

The instructions for proper hand washing must be followed step by step.

ATTENTION: wearing gloves does not exempt you from washing your hands.