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