Search Locations MENU News & Blog 2021 December The Importance of Proper Handwashing The Importance of Proper Handwashing Category: General Health Posted On: Dec 1, 2021 Developing Good Hand Hygiene When it comes to preventing the spread of illness-causing germs and bacteria, good hand hygiene is key. The health experts at ATRIO are here to outline some simple steps to make sure you’re using proper handwashing techniques. How Germs Spread from Person to Person Because we use our hands every day for most of our activities, it’s no mystery that they’re the perfect conduit for germs. When you go about your day with unwashed hands, it can be easy to transfer germs to communal surfaces and even from person to person. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), germs and bacteria are spread in the following ways: Touching unclean surfaces. Preparing food with unwashed hands. Coughing and sneezing into your hands without sanitizing them afterward. Rubbing your eyes or touching your nose or mouth with dirty hands. Eating with unwashed hands. Proper Handwashing Techniques Although most people acknowledge that handwashing is important, most people in the world don’t actually wash their hands properly. When washing your hands, be sure to follow these steps: Wet your hands with warm, running water. Lather your hands with antibacterial soap, getting all the surfaces of your hands. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rinse your hands with clean, running water. Dry your hands with a clean paper towel or air dry them. When soap and water aren’t available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead. Make sure that the sanitizer you are using is at least 60% alcohol and follow the instructions as outlined on the packaging. Share This Article: News & Blog Search Search Articles Category Select ATRIO Medicare News Community Events General Health General Info Recipe Safety Travel Archives Select 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Search Related Blogs How to Have a Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving General Health Continue Reading The Mental Health Benefits of Playing Golf General Health Continue Reading The Importance of Social Wellness General Health Continue Reading Customer Service Hours Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Toll Free 877-672-8620 TTY/TDD 711 Company About Us Our Offices News & Blog Employment Opportunities Benefit Company Report Disclosures Notice of Nondiscrimination Compliance at ATRIO Fraud, Waste & Abuse Notice of Privacy Practices First Tier, Downstream & Related Entities © 2021 ATRIO Health Plans. ATRIO Health Plans has PPO plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in ATRIO Health Plans depends on contract renewal. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat ATRIO Health Plan members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. Y0084_WB Copyright © 2021 Site Map Privacy Policy