Handwashing prior to changing a nappy: – Wet hands with running water at a designated hand-washing sink

Handwashing prior to changing a nappy: – Wet hands with running water at a designated hand-washing sink – Apply soap to hands and lather – rubbing under fingernails, over palms, front and back of hand, between fingers and up to wrist line for 15 seconds – Rinse hands under running water for 10-15 seconds – Turn tap off with paper towel, unless there is a sensor tap and discard into hands-free bin – Dry hands effectively with new paper towel or hand dryer. – Discard paper towel in the hands-free bin without using hands and re-contaminating. Preparing the nappy changing area using appropriate hygiene practices: – Prepare nappy change area by gathering child’s nappy, wet wipes, change of clothes, change mat, plastic bag, and paper towel in readiness. – Place paper towel down on change mat. – Place gloves on both hands. Change the child’s nappy ensuring hygiene practices are followed: – Gather the child in a sensitive manner and share with the child what is happening next. – Lift small babies onto change table or if an older heavier child, use steps or other service approved equipment to help child safely reach change tabletop. – Throughout the procedure interact