How to Ensure Proper Respiratory Hygiene and Cough Etiquette?
Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette are critical in controlling the spread of respiratory infections. Nurses should:
- Educate patients and visitors about covering their mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing. - Provide tissues and no-touch disposal bins. - Offer masks to patients with respiratory symptoms and encourage them to maintain a safe distance from others.
