Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

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 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. o No hand sanitizer. • 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 o Before eating o After exiting any patient room o After removing any personal protective equipment o After using the bathroom

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