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Describe why effective hand hygiene reduces transmission of infection, and instances when hand hygiene is required.
 
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Which of the following precautions is required for influenza?
 
  a. standard c. contact
  b. blood-borne d. droplet
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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hand hygiene is the most critical step in reducing the spread of infection. It reduces the risk of transmitting infections among patients and their surroundings, healthcare workers, and other patients. Hand hygiene is required before and after patient contact, after contact with patient surroundings or body fluids, and before/after antiseptic procedures.

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