JHH EVC FACT SHEETHand Hygiene

Gel-In and Gel-Out/Hand Washing

Practice Hand Hygiene:

Hand washing must be performed when hands are visibly soiled and when performing certain tasks

Before and after removing gloves

Before you begin work and after work

Cleaning task where hands will become soiled

Before and after going into every patient room

Before and after lunch breaks

Wash hands with soap and water after cleaning C. Diff rooms

Remember: Practice hand hygiene – Use hand sanitizer before and after going into every patient room. Wash hands with soap and water after cleaning C-Diff rooms.