1.3: Effectiveness of Handwashing Procedure
Effectiveness of Handwashing Activity
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The following activity will help demonstrate how easily microbes can be spread and how effective handwashing is at removing them. Read the following procedure carefully before starting the activity.
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Step 1: Get into groups of 2. Each student will cover their hands with Glo Germ™ powder. Rub the powder around your hands as if you were washing them. Note, do not wash your hands yet. Mimic the action to spread the powder.
Step 2: Place your hands under the black light, record your observations in the results table below.
Step 3: Next, you and your partner will wash your hands with soap and water. One student will wash their hands for 10 seconds and the other student for 20 seconds. Make sure you record who does which time limit in the table.
Step 4: After washing your hands, look at them under the black light a second time and record any differences or observations in the table below. |
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Pre-Wash
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Post-Wash: 10 Seconds Wash
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| Post-Wash: 20 Seconds Wash |
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Health-Related Questions
1. When does the CDC recommend you wash your hands?
2. Improper removal of gloves can put you at risk for what?
3. Why do healthcare workers need to use soap and water when helping a patient infected with C. diff?
4. How can we decrease the risk of transmitting C. diff ?
Image Citations
Procedure Image, " Clean Hands (before shot)_0032 " by hoyasmeg on "Creative Commons" is licensed under CC BY 2.0 .