Use hot water washing one finger at a time

Remember to turn off the water quickly to save water when possible

Lather all surfaces of the wrists, hands, ad fingers producing friction for at least 20 seconds, keeping hands lower than the elbow and fingertips down while washing. 

Always dry hands well, starting with the elbows

An infected wound

A susceptible host

Any way or route that harmful germs escape from a reservoir

A carrier

Button fastener, sipper cup, angled utensils

Sipper cup, angled utensils, electric toothbrushes

Large grip handled utensils, wedge shaped foam pillows, button fastener

Large grip handled utensils, sipper cup, angled utensils, food guard

Before touching the resident

After touching the resident

After taking a resident's respirations, before taking their blood pressure

Infectious agent

Reservoir

Portal of entry

Chain of infection

Wear gloves when the potential is present to touch blood and body fluids

Clean up spills

Dispose of sharps in a puncture proof biohazard container

Over fill sharps disposal container to save money for the facility

PASS

FALL

RUSH

RACE

Skin infection that can be prevented from spreading by hand hygiene with alcohol-based rubs

Respiratory infection and is prevented from spreading by using droplet precautions.

Neurological infection that leads to dementia 

Gastrointestinal infection with fever, chills, confusion, and nausea.

Assist resident with using an electric razor

Use flammable liquids

Allow visitors to smoke

Post oxygen in use signs

Every 10 minutes

Every 20 minutes

Every 15 minutes

Every 5 minutes