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According to CDC's (Center for Disease Control) recommendation, hands should be washed vigorously for at least 15 seconds covering all surfaces of the hands and fingers. Then rinse and dry with a disposable towel. Turn off the faucet with the towel. They have other recommendations for hand hygiene depending upon the nurse's activities.

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Every time you use the restroom, deal with something dirty and before you cook.

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About as long as it takes to sing happy birthday to yourself

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before and after leaving the patient's room

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For 12 seconds.

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