Proper hand washing
Steps for proper handwashing include:
- Take off any jewelry
- Hold your hands pointing down under warm water for 15 to 30 seconds. Clean under your nails also
- Rinse well
- Dry with a clean towel
Proper handwashing is the best way to avoid spreading germs to help prevent infection.
Review Date: 2/14/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine.
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