Title: Demonstrate proper hand-washing techniques.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Safety

Demonstration should include

- elements of effective hand washing, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- use of hand sanitizer.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the essential features of proper hand washing?
- Why are there standards for hand washing?
- What are some ways to ensure that hand washing has been thorough?
- How often should hand sanitizer be used between hand washings?
- What is the difference between clean and dirty?
- How would you explain the chain of infection?