CNA Skills # 1 : Hand Washing (at a real sink, using soap and water)

At a real sink, using soap and water
1. Remove watch, or push it up on your forearm, roll up sleeves.
2. Turn on water; adjust temperature.
3. Wet hands and wrists. Apply soap.
4. Keep hands lower than elbows. Rub hands together to make a bubbly lather.
5. Wash hands, fingers, and wrists for about 15 seconds (not under water); do not touch sink.
6. Re-wet hands/wrists and re-apply soap as needed.
7. Rinse hands and wrists (avoid splashing); keep hands lower than elbows.
8. Let hands drip; reach for paper towels.
9. Dry hands and wrists thoroughly (from fingertips to wrist). Discard towels.
10. Use new clean paper towel to turn off the faucet.
11. Discard paper towel.