Clean Hands Save Lives

Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings, workplaces, schools, and homes. At Neftaly, we promote strict hand hygiene protocols to protect individuals, families, and communities from avoidable illness.

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Why Hand Hygiene Matters

???? 80% of common infections are spread by hands.
✋ Simple handwashing can reduce respiratory and diarrheal diseases by up to 40%.
???? In healthcare settings, proper hand hygiene can prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and save countless lives.

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When to Practice Hand Hygiene

???? Wash your hands:

• Before and after eating or preparing food
• After using the toilet or changing diapers
• After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
• Before and after treating wounds or caring for someone sick
• After touching garbage, animals, or contaminated surfaces
• After removing gloves in clinical or care settings

✋ In clinical settings (healthcare workers):

• Before touching a patient
• Before performing a clean/aseptic procedure
• After exposure to bodily fluids
• After touching a patient
• After touching patient surroundings

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How to Perform Hand Hygiene

✅ 1. Handwashing with Soap and Water (20 seconds)

Steps:

1. Wet hands with clean, running water.
2. Apply soap and lather well.
3. Scrub all parts: palms, backs, between fingers, under nails, thumbs, and wrists.
4. Rinse thoroughly with running water.
5. Dry hands completely with a clean towel or air dry.

???? Use soap and water when hands are visibly dirty, greasy, or after contact with bodily fluids.

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✅ 2. Hand Sanitizing with Alcohol-Based Hand Rub (ABHR) – At Least 60% Alcohol

Steps:

1. Apply enough sanitizer to cover all hand surfaces.
2. Rub hands together, covering palms, backs, fingers, thumbs, and fingertips.
3. Continue rubbing until hands are dry (about 20 seconds).

???? Use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty.

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Neftaly Hand Hygiene Guidelines for Facilities

• Provide easy access to handwashing stations and alcohol-based hand rubs.
• Display hand hygiene posters in visible locations (bathrooms, kitchens, patient areas).
• Train staff regularly on proper technique and compliance.
• Ensure regular monitoring and reporting of hand hygiene practices in healthcare settings.
• Encourage a culture of safety and responsibility where everyone takes hand hygiene seriously.

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What to Avoid

???? Do not use sanitizers on visibly dirty or greasy hands.
???? Do not skip hand hygiene after glove removal.
???? Do not rely on water alone without soap for proper handwashing.

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Our Commitment at Neftaly

We are committed to upholding the highest standards of infection prevention through rigorous hand hygiene protocols in all our programs, facilities, and outreach efforts. Together, we can stop the spread of disease and promote safer, healthier environments for all.