Hand Washing The #1 standard precaution at UCLA Health System

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Hand Washing The #1 standard precaution at UCLA Health System Helps prevent spread of infectious diseases Done both before and after patient contact for 15 seconds with warm water and soap

Alcohol Based Hand Rubs Excellent to use if hands are not visibly soiled Before & after contact with patients After touching furniture or equipment near a patient After removing gloves Alcohol Based Hand Rubs

Isolation Rooms Do not enter any isolation rooms, unless you are fitted and trained for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Read the sign on the door. A green sign indicates AIRBORNE isolation A red sign: CONTACT isolation (i.e. “MRSA”) A pink sign indicates SPORE isolation (CONTACT)