1. Wash your hands: Use soap and water. Rub hands really well for at least 15 seconds. Please ask your caregiver for a wet washcloth and soap to clean your hands if you are not able to get up go to the bathroom.
2. Make sure your caregivers wash their hands, or use alcohol-based hand rub (available in each patient room) and wear gloves when appropriate: Do not be afraid to ask any member of your health care team if they have washed their hands and to put on gloves.
3. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough: Germs can travel 3-6 feet.
4. Ask visitors to wash their hands on arrival and before they leave your room: Ask sick visitors to stay home.