Research has shown that dirty hands play a major part in the spread of any infection.
- Before and after visiting a hospital ward
- Before and after touching a patient
- Before and after handling food or eating
- After using the toilet or changing a nappy
- After blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing
- After handling rubbish
- After touching animals or animal waste
- Don’t sit on beds when visiting
- Keep visitors to a minimum
- Only visit when you and everyone at home is healthy and well
- Keep bedsides ‘clutter free’ with minimal belongings
- Never touch dressings, plasters or any medical equipment
- Make way for cleaners who ask for room to work
