A nurse at a long-term care facility is part of a risk management team that is creating a plan to lower infection rates in the facility. Which of the following instructions regarding hand hygiene should the nurse include?

Dry hands thoroughly from fingers to wrist.

Hold the hands slightly higher than the elbows when using running water.

Wash hands under running water for at least 10 seconds.

Clean hands with alcohol-based hand gel for 16 seconds.