I-KAN's Appendix Z Forms
Handwashing (pdf)
  1. POLICY INFORMATION
    1. Subject:
    2. Policy:
    3. Procedure:
Current Status: Issued
Original Issue Date: 07/28/01
Reviewed: 07/28/02, 07/03, 07/04, 07/05, 07/06, 07/07, 07/09
Next Review Date: 07/28/10
Document Number: TR HW 02-VO1

POLICY INFORMATION

Subject:

Hand washing.

Policy:

It is the policy of the Iroquois-Kankakee ROE Teen REACH Program that all staff and youth in the program will wash their hands routinely and frequently with soap and water.

Procedure:

  1. Staff will be instructed in the proper hand washing techniques at the time of hire and at yearly renewal.
  2. Hand washing information will be posted in the bathrooms and kitchen areas for staff and participants.
  3. Youth will be instructed and encouraged to use good hand washing techniques.
  4. Key times for staff and youth to wash their hands include:
    • In the bathroom.
      • In the bathroom.
      • After helping a child at the toilet.
      • Whenever hands come in contact with body fluids, including vomit, saliva, and runny noses.
    • In the kitchen.
      • Before fixing or eating food.
      • After touching raw meat, poultry, fish or eggs.
      • Before and after meals and snacks.