WASHING OUR HAND
WHY WHEN HOW
Definition :
Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness.
Why
Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is common in many parts of the world, use soap and available water. If soap and water are unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands.
When : When is hand washing required?
In general, hand washing is required whenever significant hand contamination occurs and the spread of pathogens through cross-contamination may occur. Some specific activities where hand washing is required
when are the best times to wash our hands
• after using the toilet
• after using the bathroom
• cleaning toilets and bathrooms
• handling potentially contaminated or soiled clothes and bed linens
• cleaning up after s vomiting or fecal accident
• cleaning and sanitizing environmental surfaces
• after eating, drinking and smoking
• after removing gloves
• when your hands are dirty
• before eating or touching food (like if you're helping cook or bake, for example)