Infection Prevention

Infection Prevention How to prevent the spread of infection-causing germs

How are germs spread?
Germs are released into the air when you sneeze or cough

Prevent the Spread
To prevent the spread of infection
Turn away from other people before sneezing or coughing
Sneeze or cough into your sleeve making sure to completely cover your mouth and nose
If you have to cough or sneeze into your hands try to use a tissue. Throw away tissue immediately after use.
Always wash your hands after coughing or sneezing

YOUR MOTHER WAS RIGHT

Cleaning your hands is the
BEST PROTECTION
against the spread of germs and infection
Clean Your Hands!

Use Soap and Water
When hands are visibly soiled
Before preparing food or eating
Before and after touching your mouth, nose or eyes
After contact with blood or bodily fluids
After using the restroom
After touching animals or pets

Washing with Soap and Water
Adjust water to desired temperature
Moisten hands with soap and water
Wash well under running water for a minimum of 15 seconds, using a rotary motion and friction
Rinse hands well under running water
Turn off faucet with paper towel and discard
Dry hands with a clean paper towel and discard

Use Alcohol Based Hand Gels
For routine hand cleaning only if your hands are not visibly soiled
After contact with another persons intact skin (i.e. shaking hands)
After contact with inanimate objects (i.e. telephone, door knob)

HOW TO DO IT RIGHT

Soap and Water

Alcohol Based Hand Gel
Dispense enough gel to thoroughly wet both of your hands
Briskly rub hands together,making sure to cover all surfaces, for a MINIMUM of 15 seconds
Allow gel to fully dry after applying it, especially before touching any potential source of electrostatic discharge (i.e. light switch )

Protect Your Skin
Your skin is your first line of defense against germs
After cleaning your hands, apply moisturizing lotion to prevent your hands from becoming dry and cracked.
Dry, cracked hands can breakdown your defenses
Lotion, lotion, lotion!

Disinfect Germ “Hot-Spots”
Take these following steps to make sure your home is a healthy, germ & infection free sanctuary

Disinfect commonly touched hard surfaces in your home like…

COUNTERTOPS

DOOR HANDLES

TABLETOPS

TELEPHONES

TV REMOTES

Use your disinfectants correctly
Products such as wipes and sprays that are labeled “disinfectant” are designed to kill a broad spectrum of harmful bacteria and viruses that other cleaners cannot.
Follow the directions on your disinfectant’s label to maximize the benefits

Clean the right way
Use a clean, dry cloth or paper towel to clean and dry all surfaces
Wiping surfaces with a dirty dishcloth, sponge, or towel will only spread germs

Moms can be wrong
Sometimes NOT sharing is the way to go!

Now be nice and don’t share
Never share:
Toothbrushes
Combs
Drinking glasses
Utensils
Razor blades
Face cloths
Bath towels
Germs can be passed from person to person on these personal items

THE END!

Infection Prevention

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