27. Handwashing

Question 1

Handwashing

Answer 1

~ is the best way to reduce the spread of germs
~ employees, volunteers, substitutes, and children must wash their hands when they arrive at the program, before and after eating, immediately following outdoor play, after toileting or diapering, before and after administering medication, before preparing food, after serving food, after handling animals, and after cleaning
~ everyone should follow the CDC handwashing procedures using running water and soap
~ if individuals have open wounds or injuries that inhibit handwashing, they cannot prepare food

Question 2

Handwashing Station

Answer 2

~ must include a sink with running water, soap, a trash receptacle, and disposable towels or individual towels
~ if individual towels or washcloths are used, they must be labeled
~ handwashing procedures must be posted in areas where handwashing must take place, such as the kitchen and bathrooms
~ handwashing sinks must not be used for food preparation, dishwashing, or food cleanup

Question 3

Hand Sanitizers

Answer 3

~ does not substitute for handwashing; however, in areas away from the program with no running water it may be used but then as soon as returning to the program handwashing should occur *(ex. children are on a field trip on a nature trail or picnic area)