INFECTION CONTROL IN THE HOME these suggestions can help reduct your risk of infection in your home.
HOME:
- Keep the home clean and well ventilated.
- Stay away from people with colds, flu, cold sores and any obvious illness.
- Clean all personal care item after use.
- Flush all body waste and fluids down the toilet.
- Wear gloves when cleaning up after animals, bird cages, litter boxes, fish bowls, and aquariums
PERSONAL HABITS:
- Wash hands with soap, water and scrubbing after going to the bathroom, before preparing food and before eating
- Take a bath as needed. Wash areas soiled with urine, stool or drainage right away.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing and coughing.
- Keep clothing and bedding clean.
- Don't share toothbrushes, towels, wash cloths or underwear.
- Keep fingernails clean.
- Brush teeth after eating and at bedtime and use dental floss.
FOOD HANDLING AND PREPARATION:
- Keep all meat and milk products in refrigerator when not being used.
- Clean all surfaces before preparing food.
- Wash fruits and vegetables carefully before using.
- Don't taste food with cooking spoon.
- Make sure cutting boards are cleaned thoroughly after using.
- Use separate cutting boards for fruit/vegetables and meat, poultry and fish, clean throughly after using.