RLO: Hand Hygiene

 

Reservoirs of infection

Infection is caused by pathogens, disease-causing micro-organisms, and you need to know where these tiny bugs are found. Wounds, blood, bodily fluids and skin are all common reservoirs for micro-organisms. Any direct contact with these reservoirs could result in transient contamination of your hands. You can then pass these bugs on to other patients, causing cross infection.

Previous page. Previous     Next Next page.