Stopping infections: hands, gloves and masks

Wash hands or use hand rub before and after touching every patient, after touching their surroundings, and after removing gloves.

• check_circleWear gloves for blood, body fluids and cleaning.
• check_circleChange gloves between patients. Never wash and reuse them.
• check_circleWear a mask when told, covering nose and mouth.

Hospitals sort waste by colour-coded bins. Learn which bin is for what, and never put needles in normal bins.

Wash with soap and water, don't squeeze, and report to the nurse in charge at once.