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… in the hospital to prevent the spread of MRSA to other patients from contaminated hands and clothing of health care workers. This is especially important because sick people are at higher … with clean, dry dressings or bandages Do not share personal items such as razors, towels, or clothing Do not touch other people's skin infections Routinely clean surfaces that have frequent … in which someone has MRSA? The normal laundry process reduces the number of germs found on clothing, towels, and sheets, so if there is no visible soiling of these items used by someone …

… Personal protective equipment (PPE) is specialized clothing or equipment used to prevent exposure to communicable diseases. Use of PPE is an … gowns, gloves, masks, and goggles, provides a physical barrier that prevents the hands, skin, clothing, eyes, nose, and mouth from coming in contact with infectious agents. PPE is used to … impacted by COVID-19.     The following PPE affords protection of mucous membranes, skin, and clothing from infectious agents. In health care settings these items must be readily available at …

… and cleaning CAUTION: The bleach solution is irritating and harmful to the skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid direct contact with the bleach by wearing rubber gloves, respirator and goggles …