Standard precautions are the basic level of infection control that should be used in the care of all patients, regardless of their infection status. These include: - Hand Hygiene: Regular and thorough washing of hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers. - Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Such as gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection to prevent exposure to infectious agents. - Safe Injection Practices: Using sterile needles and syringes for each injection. - Respiratory Hygiene: Using tissues or elbows to cover coughs and sneezes and maintaining physical distance where possible.
