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	PURPOSE: To provide guidelines for effective hand hygiene, in order to prevent the transmission of bacteria, germs and infections. DEFINITIONS: Alcohol-Based Hand Rub: An alcohol-containing preparation designed for application to the hands for reducing the number of viable microorganisms on the hands. Antimicrobial Soap: Soap containing an antiseptic agent. Antiseptic Agent: Antimicrobial substances that are applied to the skin to reduce the number of microbial flora. Examples include alcohols, chlorhexidine, PCMX, quaternary ammonium compounds and triclosan. Plain Soap: Detergents...
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	...width is six 6 feet or greater Dispensers are at a minimum four 4 feet apart Dispensers are not installed over or directly adjacent to an ignition source, i.e., electrical outlet or switch adjacent means at least six 6 inches from the center of the dispenser to an ignition source Dispensers that are located directly over carpeted surfaced are allowed only in sprinklered smoke compartments PROCEDURE: Using antimicrobial soap and water or non-antimicrobial soap and water: Keep clothing...