The Ayliffe technique is a 1978 six-step hand washing technique, which is attributed to Graham Ayliffe et al., specifically for health care services.[1]
The technique has been adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is similar to German standard DIN EN 1500 (hygienic hand disinfection))[2][3][4][5] Evidence suggests that it reduces microbial load on hands.[6]
The six steps of the technique are as follows:
The paper states that each action should be performed five times and the procedure should last for 30 seconds.[7]
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