Cleaning: Skin Care
What is the correct procedure to wash hands?
-Use warm water when washing to reduce the risk of dry skin. Hot water promotes dry skin and does not kill germs. Soap and scrubbing does the job 
-Wet hands, push soap dispenser once and spread soap over entire surface area of hands and under fingernails and jewelry. Vigorously work up lather for at least 15 seconds 
-Rinse well 
-Pat dry hands with a clean paper towel. (If you use a cloth towel, make sure to wash it frequently.) 
-Be sure to use a clean paper towel to turn water off to avoid recontamination

When should hands be washed? 
In general, hands should be washed before providing any kind of care or touching a patient; before and after eating; after using the toilet; after smoking and touching your face or hair; and anytime when they appear visibly soiled. It is especially important to wash hands after coming into contact with any body fluids, especially blood, urine and feces.

Can using gloves replace the need to wash and sanitize hands? 
No. Gloves protect only the wearer, not the patient in contact with the gloves. We encourage proper glove use as long as it is accompanied by a proper hand washing routine. You should always wash and/or sanitize your hands before and after using gloves. Remember, germs can be transferred just as easily from gloves as from skin. 

How do you clean hands without water?
A hand sanitizer is recommended.