Hand hygiene (hand-washing with soap and water or use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) before and after patient contact and after contact with the immediate patient care environment.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) when exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, secretions (except sweat), mucous membranes, or non-intact skin is anticipated. PPE includes:
- Gloves – when hand contamination is anticipated.
- Masks and eye protection – when splashes may occur.
- Gowns – when soiling of clothes may occur.