Ensure soap and water are available and encourage washing for at least 20 seconds. Provide hand sanitizer stations with at least 60% alcohol content in all patient care areas.
Maintain appropriate distance between patients and staff, especially from those showing symptoms of illness. Implement mask-wearing policies for both staff and patients in all healthcare settings.
Regularly disinfect commonly touched objects and surfaces, including medical equipment, doorknobs, and workstations. Ensure that staff members avoid touching their faces with unwashed hands.
Provide tissues and no-touch disposal bins throughout healthcare facilities. Train staff to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissues or their elbows, and to wash hands immediately afterward.
Regularly screen both staff and patients for infectious diseases using reliable test kits. Early detection helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures a safer healthcare environment.