do one thing differently - hqin.org · do one thing differently Know WHEN to Practice Hand Hygiene - Before and after physical contact with a resident - When hands are visibly dirty

Simple Strategies to Prevent C. diff

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Know WHEN to Practice Hand Hygiene - Before and after physical contact with a resident - When hands are visibly dirty or soiled with blood

and/or bodily fluids* - Before donning gloves and after removing gloves

- After care of a resident with known or suspected - After handling soiled or contaminated items and infectious diarrhea*

equipment, including linens - Before and after eating or handling food*

- Before performing invasive procedures - After personal use of bathroom*

- Before handling sterile or clean supplies

*Situations where soap and water preferred over alcohol-based hand rub

To help promote the health benefits of proper handwashing in your organization, view the CDC Hand Hygiene Guideline or participate in one of these C. diff training

sessions, available at no cost to your facility.

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