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WASH YOUR HANDS With Soap And Warm Water For 15-20 Seconds.
That's about the amount of time it takes to sing two verses of the "Happy Birthday" song.
No Soap? Use Sanitizer.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizers
can quickly reduce the number of microbes, (germs) on your hands. Simply apply sanitizer to your palm and continue to rub over the entire surface of your hands and ngers until they are completely dry.
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1. WASH YOUR
HANDS
• After touching objects or surfaces
• Before eating
• After using the restroom
WASH YOUR HANDS!
Help Prevent The Spread Of Infection
While you're in the hospital, there is a risk of infection. You can help prevent infection by taking these simple steps:
3. COVER If You Are Sick. Sneeze and cough into a
tissue, then throw it away. Avoid touching other people.
4. CHECK Your Bandages. If a bandage on a wound or IV becomes loose or wet, tell your nurse. If you have a catheter or drainage tube, tell your nurse if it becomes loose or dislodged.
5. SPEAK UP!TM And Remind Sta To WASH THEIR HANDS. All of your healthcare providers should WASH THEIR HANDS both before and after they touch you. Don't be afraid to remind them if they forget!
6. KEEP All Your Vaccines Up
To-Date! Protect yourself and others, it's worth a shot!
2. TELL Guests NOT TO VISIT If
They Are Sick. Also, ask your guests to WASH THEIR HANDS when they enter your room.