Handwashing Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Handwashing and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Handwashing Handwashing is the single most important method of infection control and prevention available.Take care to wash your hands: As soon as gloves are removed. Before and after direct patient contact. After toileting . Before and after meals. Anytime hands are visibly soiled. After contact with face or mouth. | View Page |
| The following workplace practices minimize risk of HIV exposure to mucous membranes or abraded skin: | View Page |
| Engineering Controls Engineering Controls are devices which isolate the worker from the hazard of exposure.Examples include: Self-sheathing needles Sharps disposal containers Disposable resuscitation bags Microbiological safety cabinets Handwashing facilitiesProper use of engineering controls in your workplace will help protect you from bloodborne pathogens. | View Page |
| Handwashing Procedure Follow this order whenever you wash your hands: Remove and dispose of gloves. Wet hands. Use liquid soap (bacteria live in soap dishes). Wash for at least 15 seconds, cleaning all surfaces (including under fingernails). Don't touch faucets after washing (don't recontaminate your hands). Dry with paper towels. Turn off faucets with paper towels. | View Page |
| Which of the following are considered engineering controls? | View Page |