Infection Control, Hand Washing

Providing Personal Care & Infection Control
When giving personal care, it’s important to protect the person—and yourself—from the spread of germs. This program teaches you the basics of infection control so you can give care in a clean and safe way.

The #1 way to stop the spread of illness is handwashing. Washing your hands the right way and at the right times helps prevent the spread of infectious agents like bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

You’ll learn how to break the “chain of infection” by using good hygiene, cleaning surfaces, wearing gloves when needed, and watching for signs of illness. Keeping the care environment clean is a big part of keeping people healthy.