PDFWAC 246-812-515

Hand hygiene.

(1) As used in this section, "hand hygiene" means the use of soap and water when hands are visibly soiled, otherwise an alcohol-based hand solution may be used.
(2) A licensed denturist shall perform hand hygiene:
(a) When hands are visibly soiled;
(b) After barehanded touching of instruments, equipment, materials, and other objects likely to be contaminated by blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions;
(c) Before and after treating each patient; and
(d) Before putting on and immediately after removing gloves.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.065. WSR 20-04-028, § 246-812-515, filed 1/28/20, effective 2/28/20.]