Hand Hygiene in Infection Control

Very Easy Safety And Infection Control Infection Control

As part of standard infection control practices in a healthcare setting, staff must implement proper hand hygiene to reduce the risk of infections among patients. Which of the following actions best reflects suitable hand hygiene practice by healthcare personnel?

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Using hand sanitizer only when hands appear dirty.

Rinsing hands briefly under running water.

Applying lotion to hands without washing them beforehand.

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