Infection Control

~Contaminated hands are a prime cause of cross infections
~Hand washing is the most important and most basic technique in preventing and controlling the transmission of germs

Do...

~ Wash hands before preparing medications as recommended by The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
~Discard medication that has been accidentally dropped
~Use the bottle cap or a paper cup to shake out pills and return excess to bottle

Don't...

~Administer medication that has been contaminated
~Handle medication with your hands