Handrub or Handwash?

Sort each scene by the recommended hand hygiene method. Alcohol-based handrub Soap and water handwash Before clean vitals with no visible soil handrub After visible organic soil handwash Before medication prep, hands visibly clean Visible glove residue on hands After bed rail touch, no visible soil method selection You matched the method to visible soil and workflow. If hands are visibly soiled, wash. Otherwise, point-of-care rub is usually the efficient clinical move.

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