Video: Hand Washing Tips and Tools
In these videos, Milestone HCQU West provides tips and tools on when to wash hands to help prevent the spread of germs. The second video demonstrates proper hand washing, using ink to show the steps to making sure all areas of your hands are clean. For more information visit:
Mayo Clinic Handwashing Do’s and Don’ts
Synopsis:
These presentations provide an overview of when and how to properly wash hands. Remember, one of the best way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands.
Key Takeaways:
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- Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Remember to wash in between your fingers, under your nails and the backs of your hands too.
- Short nails are easier to clean and less likely to spread bacteria and viruses.
- Viruses and can hide on and underneath rings.
This resource was created at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and may reference COVID-19, but includes relevant information to everyday life.
Video demonstration of Proper Hand Washing.
In this video, the Southeastern PA HCUQ: Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC), provides an overview of when and how to wash hands for self-advocates.