A comparison of traditional handwashing training with active handwashing training in the food handler industry.* Standard food handler A software routine that performs a particular task. It often refers to a routine that "handles" an exception of some kind, such as an error, but it can refer to mainstream processes as well. The term is typically used in operating systems and other system software. handwashing training often takes the form of a passive lecture and video presentation. * The effectiveness of this training may be marginal. * In standard lecture/video training, the instructor must rely on verbal or written checks of student understanding. * Also, non-native English speakers may not understand significant information. * In Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. , a study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of handwashing training for food handlers handlers persons involved in the handling of, for example, circus animals. Includes grooms, milkers, herdsmen, strappers. Used mostly in referring to persons handling animals for show or auction. . * It compared conventional (lecture/video) training procedures with active ("hands-on" practice) training. * Participants were instructed in the handwashing protocol given in the 1993 FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. Food Code. * The study included a two-week follow-up evaluation in an effort to assess the retention of important information and concepts. * Participants who received active handwashing training (incorporation of actual handwashing), demonstrated higher retention of the handwashing protocol. * The time and cost of incorporating this handwashing activity were minimal. * The trainer's handwashing demonstration required approximately five minutes. Participant practice required approximately two minutes each. This department, Practical Stuff! originated from you, our readers. Many of you have expressed to us that one of the main reasons you read the Journal of Environmental Health is to glean glean v. gleaned, glean·ing, gleans v.intr. To gather grain left behind by reapers. v.tr. 1. To gather (grain) left behind by reapers. 2. practical and useful information for your everyday work-related activities. In response to your feedback, we dedicate ded·i·cate tr.v. ded·i·cat·ed, ded·i·cat·ing, ded·i·cates 1. To set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate. 2. this section to you with salient points to remember about two to three articles in each issue. |
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