Infections picked up in the hospital can be serious, even life-threatening.
But patients and their visitors can help prevent the spread of dangerous germs by keeping their hands clean, health care professionals say.
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists recommends the following five tips for all hospital patients and their visitors:
Don’t touch your face, eyes, nose, mouth or any open cuts or wounds after touching anything in the hospital room, such as bed rails, tables, doorknobs, TV remotes or the phone.
