Ensure patients Do not shave Only use Use chlorexidine Surgical scrub
bathe or shower patients antibiotics when alcohol-based technique
recommended antiseptic hand wash or
solutions to alcohol-based
prepare skin handrub
Check wounds for Do not continue antibiotics Limit the number Ensure all surgical
infection and use to prevent infection - this of people and equipment
standard dressings is unnecessary and doors being is sterile and maintain
on primary wounds contributes to the spread opened asepsis throughout
of antibiotic resistance surgery