Top Tips for Patients

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Clean your hands after going to the toilet and before and after eating  
  
Do not touch your wounds, catheters or tubes 
  
It's OK to ask if healthcare staff have cleaned their hands before they touch you 
  
Encourage visitors to clean their hands before and after visiting you 
  
Everyone has a role to play in tackling infection. Put yourself in the picture. 

 

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