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8R o t a t i o n a lr u b b i n gbackwards andforwards withclasped fingersof right handin left palm andvice versa.Proper HandHygieneClean Hands....Save liv!9Rinse handswith clean waterif soap andwater is used.10Completely dryhands. Use handdryer or papertowel for wethands.For more information and inquiries, please call theJPMC Infection Control Unit11Use a papertowel to turn offthe tap.Tel: 2 611 433 ext: 2578Jerudong Park BG 3122, Brunei DarussalamEmail: marketing@jpmc.com.bnWebsite: www.jpmc.com.bnDoN_INFCS1010Jerudong Park Medical CentreExcellence in Healthcare ˜ Serving You & Your Family’s Health NeedsEmergency: (673) 2 612 612(673) 7 172 172

WHY WASH OUR HANDS?Hands are a frequent source of and the greatesttransmitters of infection.Handwashing is the most important measure inprevention of transmission of germs especiallyin healthcare settings.HOW SHOULD WE WASH OUR HANDS?Hands should be washed with soap and cleanrunning water for 20 seconds (1 verse of thesong “Happy Birthday to you”).If soap and clean running water is not available,use an alcohol based handrub to clean hands.3Rub all surfacesof the hand andfingers. Rubpalm to palm.WHEN SHOULD WE WASH OUR HANDS?Alcohol based hand rub significantly reducesthe number of germs on skin and is fast acting.4Palm of righthand over backof left and viceversa.• Before preparing or eating food.• After using the toilet/bathroom.• Before and after tending someone who issick.• After changing diaper or cleaning up a childwho has gone to the toilet/bathroom.• After blowing your nose, coughing orsneezing.• After touching dirty surfaces.• After handling an animal.• After handling garbage or waste.1WHAT IS THE PROPER HAND WASHING/HAND HYGIENE TECHNIQUE?When washinghands withsoap and water.Wet hands andapply soap.56Palm to palmwith fingersinterlaced.Back of fingersto opposingpalms withf i n g e r sinterlocked.2When usingalcohol basedhandrub. Applyproduct to thepalm of yourhand.7R o t a t i o n a lrubbing of rightthumb claspedin left palm,and vice versa.