Hand Hygiene Performance Checklist

• Hand Sanitizer
• Remove jewelry and wristwatch.
• Apply hand sanitizer to hands, rubbing all surfaces, including between fingers.
• Allow hands to dry.

Hand Washing

• Remove jewelry and wristwatch. Remove long-sleeved clothing.
• Stand at sink without touching sink with hands or uniform.
• Prepare paper towel.
• Regulate water flow and adjust water temperature to warm without splashing.
• Wet hands and lower arms, keeping them lower than the elbows. Apply antiseptic liquid soap to hands.
• Lather hands and apply friction to all skin surfaces for at least 15 seconds including wrists; interlace fingers; rub fingernails in palms; rub thumbs in hands. Use orange stick if available.
• Rinse thoroughly, keeping hands below elbows.
• Use enough paper towel to pat dry hands from fingers to wrists and forearms. Discard used paper towel properly.
• Dispense more paper towel and use to turn off water. Discard paper towel properly.