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  1. The hand washing technique for nurses involves using warm water, using liquid soap and antibacterial soap, scrubbing the hands well and making sure to wash and dry in between the fingers and nails. Use antibacterial soap as a backup with advice from a nurse in this free video on hand washing techniques.

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  2. Hand washing is important for getting dirt off of the hands, decreasing bacteria and preventing the spread of bacteria to others. Discover why it's important to wash the hands with advice from a nurse in this free video on hand washing.

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  3. A person should wash their hands after they've shaken hands with someone, after they've blown their nose, after they've been to the bathroom and before they handle food. Avoid contaminating others through hand washing with advice from a nurse in this free video on hand washing.

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  4. When washing your hands at work, avoid using hand sanitizer as a replacement for proper hand washing. Be careful when washing your hands in public places with advice from a nurse in this free video on hand washing techniques.

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  5. In order to wash your hands properly. turn on the warm water before the cold, get plenty of soap and create a lot of friction between the fingers. Clean finger nails and dry your hands properly after washing your hands with advice from a nurse in this free video on hand washing techniques.

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  6. Hand sanitizer is nice to use in between hand washings, but they only spread dirt and bacteria around if it is evident on the hands. Make sure that the ethanol alcohol amount is higher than 63 percent when using hand sanitizer with advice from a nurse in this free video on hand washing.

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Hand washing is the act of cleansing the hands with water or another liquid, accompanied by the use of soap or detergents towards the goal of sanitation. The main reason people wash their hands is to cleanse the hands of pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses and chemicals that can cause personal harm or disease. Hand washing is especially important for people who handle food or work in the medical field. In this free video series, a nurse and respiratory care practitioner provides advice for washing the hands. Learn about hand washing techniques for nurses, the importance of hand washing and the effectiveness of hand sanitizer. Discover how often the hands should be washed, how to do hand washing at work and how to properly wash the hands. Keep hands clean and bacteria-free with these tips on promoting good health.

 
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Nancy Bennett Nancy Bennett is a nurse and respiratory care practitioner located in Central Florida. She has a degree in respiratory therapy from the University of Virginia. She has experience working in hospitals, nursing homes, home care and as a private respiratory therapist. In addition to her medical work in the US, Bennett has worked in third-world countries as a medical missionary.dkdk

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