Handwashing
The single most effective way to stop infection spreading; soap and water is required for C. difficile and for visible soil.
Handwashing removes pathogens from the hands and is the single most effective measure for preventing the spread of infection. Use soap and water — not alcohol-based gel — when caring for clients with C. difficile or other spore-forming organisms, since gel does not kill spores. Perform hand hygiene before and after every client contact and after removing gloves, which are not a substitute for clean hands.
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