Infection Control
Demonstrate proper hand hygiene technique to prevent the spread of infection. This is a fundamental skill required before and after all resident contact.
Critical steps are identified only where the CareFlow study checklist marks them.
Say the resident's name and tell them who you are
Start running water at the sink
Wet hands and wrists completely
Put soap on hands
Lather wrists, hands, fingers, and spaces between fingers for at least 20 seconds with hands below elbows and fingertips down
Critical step
Clean under fingernails by rubbing fingertips against the opposite palm
Critical step
Rinse wrists, hands, and fingers with fingertips pointed down and hands below elbows
Dry from fingertips toward wrists with clean paper towels and throw towels away
Turn off the water without bare-hand contact, then discard the towel if one was used
Do not touch the inside of the sink during the skill
Critical step
Requirements and evaluator wording can vary by state and testing program. Compare this study checklist with your current candidate handbook and instructor guidance.