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Safe method: care: protecting food It is very important to protect food from harmful bacteria that could be spread by other activities in the care home. Safety point Handwashing Anyone who works with food should wash their hands before handling it. In particular, people with care duties should also wash their hands after: helping residents e.g. use the toilet emptying bed pans or using medical equipment touching dirty linen and clothing handling pets or feeding bowls For more advice see the 'Handwashing’ Safe method in the Cleaning section. Harmful bacteria can spread very easily from people’s hands to food, work surfaces and equipment. Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent these bacteria spreading. How do you make sure staff wash their hands at these times? Food storage Do not use food past its ‘use by’ date Make sure fridges are operating below 5°C Follow the storage instructions on food labels These checks will help protect residents from bacteria that could cause illness in older people. For further information go to ment/enfe08055listeria.pdf Are staff trained to make these checks? Yes No This prevents harmful bacteria from spreading to food preparation areas. How do you do this? Meals If care staff help during meals, they should wash their hands thoroughly and put on a clean or disposable apron before serving food or feeding residents. Staff should make sure visitors wash their hands thoroughly before helping to feed residents. Visitors should not be allowed in the kitchen. This helps to prevent harmful bacteria spreading to food from hands or uniforms. Are care staff trained to wash their hands and wear aprons before serving food? Yes No What type of do care staff wear when helping with meals?