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Policies and Procedures on Infection Control
• Use a medical mask on a coughing/sneezing person when tolerated and appropriate;
and perform hand hygiene.
Hospital should promote respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette:
• Promote the use of respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette by all HCWs, patients and
family members with acute febrile respiratory illness;
• Educate HCWs, patients, family members, and visitors on the importance of containing
respiratory aerosols and secretions to help prevent the transmission of respiratory
diseases;
• Consider providing resources for hand hygiene (e.g. dispensers of alcohol-based
hand rubs, hand-washing supplies) and respiratory hygiene (e.g. tissues); areas of
gathering, such as waiting rooms, should be prioritized.
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