Which of these is the baseline procedure for preventing the spread of disease in medical institutions?

Which of these is the baseline procedure for preventing the spread of disease in medical institutions?
A . Wearing gloves
B . Wearing gowns
C . Washing hands
D . Wearing masks

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Hand-to-hand and hand to surface contact is the most common way for infection to spread in medical institutions. Not everyone can wear gloves all day, but everyone can wash their hands thoroughly before and after patient contact, after using the bathroom, before eating food etc. Make sure you follow the correct procedure at all times and encourage colleagues, visitors and patients to do the same.