Nurses can minimize infection risk through several strategies:
1. Hand Hygiene: Regular and thorough handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers. 2. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wearing gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection as appropriate. 3. Sterilization and Disinfection: Ensuring that medical instruments and surfaces are properly cleaned and sterilized. 4. Isolation Precautions: Implementing contact, droplet, or airborne precautions for patients with known or suspected infections. 5. Educating Patients and Families: Informing them about proper hygiene practices and infection prevention measures.
