Infection control experts discuss best practices

Two nurse infection-control experts share best practices in a Nurse.com article. Handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is the primary means of protecting against coronaviruses, and hand sanitizers are not as effective, they said. They also provided advice on how and when to use masks and gloves, and appropriate ways to reduce the spread of germs when coughing or sneezing. Properly donning and removing personal protective equipment is equally essential for health care providers. (Nurse.com story, 2/21/20)