Hand washing
The best way to protect your baby from infection is to wash
your hands!
Alcohol hand gel is located outside each of the nurseries all parents,
visitors and staff are asked to apply 2 squirts of gel to their hands on
entering and leaving the nurseries.
Each time you enter the nursery we ask that you remove your rings
(except wedding band), bracelets and watch. Germs thrive in the microscopic
scratches on jewellery and in the warm, dark areas under rings and watches. You
will then need to roll up long sleeves and wash as far as your elbow.
Strict hand washing is vital for all staff, parents and visitors even if you
are not going to touch anything or are just popping into the nursery for a
moment. There are pictures above all sinks in the nurseries to guide you on the best
way to wash your hands.
After washing you need to use the alcohol hand gel which is beside your baby's cot or incubator.
Apply a large ‘squirt’ to your hands and rub them together until all the alcohol has dried. Use this
gel every time you intend to put your hands in the incubator, or you are about to handle your baby in his/her cot.
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