Protocol for Hand Hygiene
- Upon entry into school building, students will have access to the following:
- Handwashing stations (i.e. sinks in the bathroom) with soap and water for 20 seconds
- Handwashing strategies will be taught and signs explaining the best way to wash hands will be displayed next to hand washing stations/in bathrooms.
- Alcohol based hand sanitizer (with 60-95% alcohol) stations
- Handwashing stations (i.e. sinks in the bathroom) with soap and water for 20 seconds
- Prior to going to lunch, students will wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with 60-95% alcohol. Students should be encouraged to wash/hand sanitize hands after lunch.
- Students will be required to wash their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds after restroom use.
- Handwashing strategies will be taught and signs explaining the best way to wash hands will be displayed in bathrooms.
- Students will be required to wash their hands before and after using playground equipment. Students will have access to the following:
- Handwashing stations (i.e. sinks in the bathroom) with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Alcohol based hand sanitizer (with 60-95% alcohol) stations.
CDC posters and fact sheets for handwashing in English and Spanish: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/campaign.html