SPONSORED FEATURE Practice proper hand hygiene to help keep yourself and others healthy By Andy Sass, BSN, RN Methodist Hospital Epidemiology Service Leader Jan 8, 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Updated Apr 4, 2023 Thorough handwashing with soap and water is an immediate preventative measure for the spread of bacteria and viruses. CANVA Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Andy Sass, BSN, RN Methodist Hospital Epidemiology Service Leader “Wash your hands.”kAm*@F AC@323=J 962C5 :E E9@FD2?5D @7 E:>6D 8C@H:?8 FA] tG6? 2D 2? 25F=E[ E96 C6>:?56CD 2C6 6G6CJH96C6i :? AF3=:4 C6DEC@@>D[ :? E96 @77:46 3C62< C@@>[ @? 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