It is important not to forget that hand washing is the most important measure to prevent the transmission of microorganisms from the staff to the person being cared for and from them to the staff. It is necessary to always wash your hands after having contact with the affected person, regardless of whether or not gloves have been used; before and after the use of gloves and between different procedures performed on the same person.
Two types of hand washing can be carried out: hygienic with conventional soap or antiseptic with antiseptic soap. Once the washing is done, it will be dried using disposable paper or gauze. Hand antisepsis with specific alcohol solutions can be carried out to achieve a rapid effect on the hands in the event that a handwashing device is not available.