| Subject: | CDC Provides Guidance for Hand Hygiene in Emergency Situations when Water is Unavailable |
| Category: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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| Published: | Tue, 18 Oct 2005 - 10:00 am |
| According to the CDC, it is best to wash hands with soap and water but when water isn't available, alcohol-based products made for washing hands may be utilized.
When using an alcohol-based handrub, apply product to palm of one hand and rub hands together, covering all surfaces of hands and fingers, until hands are dry. Note that the volume needed to reduce the number of bacteria on hands varies by product.
The World Health Organization, (WHO) has also placed renewed emphasis on proper hand... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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