Kern Medical New Associate Orientation Guide

Hand Washing

Hand washing is the most effective action you can take to protect our patients and yourself against infection.

• Hands visibly soiled? Wash with soap and water. o Wash hands for at least 15-20 seconds. • Hands not visibly soiled? You may use an alcohol-based rub (hand sanitizer). o Rub hands with hand sanitizer until they are dry.

• While working at Kern Medical, use only hospital approved hand sanitizers and lotions.

o Leave personal sanitizers and lotions in your car or at home.

• After using the bathroom, you MUST use soap and water.

No hand sanitizer.

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• Always try to keep your skin intact.

o Keep your skin moisturized and cover any cuts or open wounds.

• Hands are cleaned:

o Before entering any patient room

o Before donning any personal protective equipment

Before eating

o

After exiting any patient room

o

o After removing any personal protective equipment

After using the bathroom

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