Infection Prevention in the Era of COVID-19: 2021 Basic Procedure Review.

Jara, Barbara J

Jara, Barbara J.

Jara BJ; Nuclear Diagnostic Products, Pharmalogic, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania jarab1056@yahoo.com.

J Nucl Med Technol ; 49(2): 126-131, 2021 Jun.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1278346

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Infection prevention and control practices represent a vital behavioral skill set, especially in the era of COVID-19. Standard precautions, correct use of personal protective equipment, proper hand hygiene, and appropriate cleaning and disinfecting are necessary to prevent health-care-acquired infections in care facilities.

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COVID-19/metabolism; COVID-19/prevention & control; Infection Control/methods; SARS-CoV-2/metabolism; COVID-19 Testing; Delivery of Health Care; Gloves, Protective; History, 21st Century; Humans; Hygiene; Masks; Personal Protective Equipment; Practice Guidelines as Topic

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COVID-19; hand hygiene; health-careacquired infections; personal protective equipment; standard precautions

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Infection Control / SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Nucl Med Technol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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