What are the recommended measures to prevent the transmission of health care–associated infections (HAIs) (select
all that apply)?
a. Empty bedpans as soon as possible d. Use personal protective equipment
b. Limit fresh flowers in patient rooms e. Hand washing or alcohol-based sanitizing
c. Remove urinals from bedside tables f. Have patients wear sandals in the shower
Preventing health care–associated infections (HAIs) is crucial to ensuring patient safety. The recommended measures to prevent HAIs include:
a. Empty bedpans as soon as possible d. Use personal protective equipment e. Hand washing or alcohol-based sanitizing
These measures focus on maintaining hygiene, using barriers to prevent germ transmission, and ensuring clean hands, which are all essential strategies in reducing the risk of HAIs.
Options b, c, and f (limiting fresh flowers, removing urinals from bedside tables, and having patients wear sandals in the shower) are not directly prioritized in general HAI prevention protocols but may be considered in specific situations based on individual patient risk factors and hospital policies.
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