Checklist: Hygiene in everyday life

§Hand hygiene

• 01Alcohol-rub hands before and after each resident contact.
• 02Use water and soap when hands are visibly dirty.
• 03Keep nails short, no rings, watches or bracelets.
• 04Have bare forearms so you can get your hands properly clean.

§Protective equipment

• 01Use gloves when in contact with body fluids.
• 02Change gloves between clean and dirty tasks.
• 03Use an apron or coat where necessary.
• 04Remove protective equipment in the right order so you don't contaminate yourself.

§Clean routines

• 01Always work from clean to dirty.
• 02Use different cloths for different areas.
• 03Handle waste and dirty laundry so it does not touch clean things.
• 04Clean aids after use.