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Review
. 2021 Jun;49(2):126-131.
doi: 10.2967/jnmt.121.262281.

Infection Prevention in the Era of COVID-19: 2021 Basic Procedure Review

Barbara J Jara  1
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Infection Prevention in the Era of COVID-19: 2021 Basic Procedure Review

Barbara J Jara. J Nucl Med Technol. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Infection prevention and control practices represent a vital behavioral skill set, especially in the era of COVID-19. Standard precautions, correct use of personal protective equipment, proper hand hygiene, and appropriate cleaning and disinfecting are necessary to prevent health-care-acquired infections in care facilities.

Keywords: COVID-19; hand hygiene; health-care–acquired infections; personal protective equipment; standard precautions.

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