Description

This topic starts with a description about the importance of handwashing in the prevention of spread of infection in a hospital environment. A step-by-step guide of how to wash your hands properly, comprising of washing, drying and moisturising, is also included. Three microbiological demonstrations comparing before and after handwashing specimens are illustrated on agar plates to reinforce the importance of handwashing.

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handwashing | disinfection | infection | washing | drying | moisturising | agar plate | microbiology | ukoer | ooer | medev | Medicine and Dentistry | Subjects allied to Medicine | Biological Sciences | Analytical | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Health Care | Learning | Teaching | Institutions | Students | UK EL10 = SCQF 10 | Honours degree | Graduate diploma | dentistry | A000

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