SCRUBBING

Remove jewellery Use soap, brush, running water to clean thoroughly around nails Scrub hands, arms up to elbows After scrubbing, hold up arms to allow water to drip off elbows Turn off tap with elbow

After scrubbing hands:

• Dry with sterile towel, make sure towel does not become contaminated
• Hold hands, forearms away from body and higher than elbows until putting on sterile gown and gloves