Disinfection & SafetyQuestion 14 of 100
One client has just left and the next one is sitting down. What is the single most effective thing you can do to stop the spread of infection?
a.Pull on a fresh pair of gloves without washing first
b.Wash your own hands with soap and warm water before touching the next client
c.Have the client rub hand sanitizer on her hands
d.Change the towel on the armrest
Explanation
Hand washing with soap and warm water is the single most effective infection-control measure, and it is done before and after every client, after handling used implements and after any break. Gloves pulled over unwashed hands still spread germs to the table, the tools and the product jars. Client sanitizer and a fresh towel help, but neither replaces washing your own hands.
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