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Wet the hands. Use enough soap to cover all surfaces of the hands.
Rub both hands palm to palm.
Rub the back of the hand: Use the right palm over the left dorsum or back of the left hand with interlaced fingers, then switch hands.
Rub palm to palm with fingers interlaced.
With fingers interlocked, rub the backs of the fingers of the opposite hands. 
Rub the left thumb clasped in the right palm in a circular motion and repeat with the other...

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The pre-procedure steps of handwashing include removing jewelry and rolling up sleeves. However, many organizations allow staff to wear wedding rings.
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Handwashing I: Introduction and Types of Equipment 01:18

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Cleaning, Sterilization, and Disinfection 01:30

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Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization are the methods that help to break the infection chain and prevent disease.
Cleaning
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