Even beer, wine and caffeinated beverages â such as coffee, tea or soda â can contribute, but these should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake. Water is still your best bet because it's calorie-free, inexpensive and readily available.
1 Washing hands with the use of a water and soap or a soap solution, either non-antimicrobial or antimicrobial. 2  OR. 3  Applying a waterless antimicrobial hand rub to the surface of the hands (e.g. alcohol-based hand rub). 4  When performed correctly, hand hygiene results in a reduction of microorganisms on hands.
Standard Precautions. These standard precautions should control the spread of MRSA in most instances. 1  Hand Hygiene Perform hand hygiene after touching blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and contaminated items, whether or not gloves are worn. To assist with decision making about patient placement in various types of healthcare facilities see page 84 of Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007 PDF (3.80 MB / 225 pages).