Which action is the single most effective means of preventing the spread of infection in health care?

Which action is the single most effective

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AProper hand hygiene
BWearing a surgical cap
CUsing sterile gloves for every patient
DDaily equipment dusting

✓ Correct answer: A. Proper hand hygiene Hand hygiene (washing or alcohol-based rub) is recognized by the CDC as the most effective single measure to reduce health-care-associated infection.

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