basic hygiene

Set of measures recommended by the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch-Institute  for the prevention of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections .

These include:

• hand hygiene
• barrier measures/personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • medical disposable gloves
  • aprons and protective gowns
  • face and eye protection
• surface disinfection
• reprocessing of medical devices
• waste disposal
• handling of laundry
  • bed hygiene and bed linen
  • laundry disposal, reprocessing and supply
  • clothing for staff and patients
• handling of dishes
• information and training of patients and their visitors
• type of accommodation.

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