CNA Skill #1- Handwashing

CNA Skill #1- Handwashing

Skill #1: Handwashing (at a real sink, using soap and water)

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  1. Remove watch, or push it up on your forearm, roll up sleeves.
  2. Turn on water adjust temperature.
  3. Wet hands and wrists. Apply soap.
  4. Keep hands lower than elbows. Rub hands together to make a bubbly lather.
  5. Re-wet hands/wrists and re-apply soap as needed.
  6. Wash hands, fingers, and wrists for about 15 seconds (not under the water).
  7. Rinse hands and wrists (avoid splashing), keep hands lower than elbows.
  8. Let hands drip; reach for paper towels.
  9. Dry hands and wrists thoroughly (from fingertips to wrist). Discard towels.
  10. Use a new clean paper towel to turn off the faucet.
  11. Discard paper towel.

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