NHA CCMA Exam Prep 65, Hand Hygiene Technique and Timing

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In this episode you will learn:

- Alcohol-based rubs are standard, but soap and water are mandatory for visibly soiled hands, after restroom use, and for spore-forming organisms like C. difficile.

- Gloves are a critical barrier but never a substitute for hand hygiene; you must perform hand hygiene before donning and immediately after doffing gloves.

- Proper handwashing with soap and water requires at least 20 seconds of vigorous scrubbing, covering all surfaces of the hands and wrists.

- Artificial nails, gels, and extenders are prohibited in clinical settings as they harbor pathogens and increase infection risk.

- To prevent recontamination after washing, always use a clean paper towel, not your clean hands, to turn off the faucet.

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