15A N.C. Admin. Code 18A.3328

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 18A .3328 - HANDWASHING

(a) Employees shall be instructed that handwashing is the single most important line of defense in preventing the transmission of disease-causing organisms. Employees shall wash hands upon reporting for work; before and after handling food; before feeding participants; before handling clean utensils or equipment; after toileting or handling of body fluids (e.g., saliva, nasal secretions, vomitus, feces, urine, blood, secretions from sores, pustulant discharge); after clothing changing; after handling soiled items such as garbage, mops, cloths, and clothing; and after removing disposable gloves.

(b) Participants shall wash hands upon arrival at the facility; after each clothing change or visit to the toilet; before eating meals or snacks; and after handling animals or animal cages.

(c) Proper handwashing procedures shall include:

(1) Using soap and tempered running water;

(2) Rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds;

(3) Washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails, and between fingers;

(4) Rinsing well for 10 seconds;

(5) Drying hands with a paper towel or mechanical dryer; and

(6) Turning off faucet with paper towel.

15A N.C. Admin. Code 18A .3328

Authority G.S. 130A-285;
Eff. August 1, 2002;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.

Authority G.S. 130A-285;
Eff. 8/1/2002.