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Hand washing

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OT skills guide Hand washing

Ceri Smith-Jaynes

Ceri Smith-Jaynes

Laurence Derbyshire

Laurence Derbyshire

20 October 2017

This video demonstrates an effective hand washing technique, which should be used before and after all patient contact.

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Anonymous31 December 2023

Being a contact lens wearer I feel one is more conscious of hygiene by using disposable kitchen Towels not only in the consulting room but in the staff toilets. I ban all towels in the practice.

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