Mosaic Home Care’s Hand Washing Protocol
In the current environment we are paying much closer attention to hand washing and infection prevention and control. We provide here a simplified version of our advanced hand washing protocols.
Handwashing is important not just for caregivers but also for the person, the family and any visitors. If you would like help in understanding how you can use hand washing protocols for your own use, please do not hesitate to contact us.
It is important to remember that social distancing is not just about maintaining a safe distance from people you are talking to but also reducing the number of contacts you have with people. One way of minimising the risks of contact with people and environment is by washing your hands thoroughly.
All our caregivers are instructed to follow social distancing and social isolation protocols when not providing care to clients and families. Social isolation and distancing reduces the potential for catching and transmitting a virus.
It is also worthwhile remembering that hand washing protocols apply when out in the community too: when entering a grocery store, for example, use hand sanitizer on your hands (most grocery stores now provide this at entrance points) and on any trolley or basket handle you use. On leaving a store, likewise, disinfect your hands with hand sanitizer.