Standard Precautions

Hand Hygiene

Establishes comprehensive standards for hand hygiene practice across all care settings, including indications, approved techniques, product selection, fingernail and jewelry standards, and organizational compliance strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

Standard Precautions

Establishes baseline infection prevention standards applicable to all patient care activities regardless of diagnosis, including personal protective equipment selection and use, respiratory hygiene, equipment cleaning and disinfection, and care practices across transitional settings.