Other Opportunities for Hand Hygiene
In addition to the five moments of hand hygiene, it is important to preform hand hygiene in the following conditions:
- After blowing your nose or following a covered sneeze/cough.
- After visiting public space, (public transportation, market, places of worship).
- After touching frequently touched surfaces, including doorknobs, tables, chairs.
- Before, during and after caring for a sick person.
- Before and after eating or feeding patients.
- After visiting toilets, changing diaper or handling waste.
- Before and after donning and doffing PPE.
- Immediately on arrival and before departure from work (the health facility).