Which of the following is the correct order for hand hygiene when assisting a resident with personal care?

Question

Accepted Answer

Wash hands before care, after care, and before handling clean supplies. Hands must be washed before care (to protect the resident), after care (to protect yourself and others), and before handling clean supplies. Washing only when visible dirt is present is insufficient. Hand sanitizer is useful but does not replace hand washing in many situations. Proper hand hygiene requires soap and water in many care scenarios.