Schlagwort: Handhygiene

Hand hygiene: The importance of regular handwashing Good hand hygiene is more important today than ever. Touching door handles, mobile phones or shopping carts can quickly transfer bacteria and viruses onto the hands and, through careless contact, onto other people. Thorough cleaning of the hands can therefore help slow the spread of pathogens. When should you wash your hands? In principle, hands should always be washed when visibly soiled. Even when hands do not appear dirty, they should be cleaned regularly. In particular after using public transport, being near sick people, or after using the toilet, handwashing is essential. How do you wash your hands correctly? To wash hands correctly, first wet them under running water. Then apply a sufficient amount of soap to the palms and lather thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to include the spaces between the fingers, the thumbs and the wrists. After rinsing off the soap, rinse the hands thoroughly under running water and dry them with a clean towel. What should be avoided in hand hygiene? To ensure good hand hygiene, observe a few precautions. For example, avoid touching the mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands. Sharing towels or personal hygiene items can also promote the transfer of bacteria. Overall, good hand hygiene can help slow the spread of pathogens. Regular and thorough handwashing can effectively remove bacteria and viruses from the hands to prevent infection.