Staphylococcus: Prevention

Prevention measures

Nurses should wear gloves and be instructed in their proper use. Furthermore, it is necessary to protect the mouth and nose (surgical mouthguard). Especially when working where body fluids containing pathogens can be spread. Eye protection is another important measure in the event of splash hazards. The protective gown to be used must not be used for several patients!

Hand hygiene (concerning nursing staff and patients as well as people in general).

  • Hand washing (under running water with soap (for at least 15-20 seconds); while doing so, soap hands well and then thoroughly rinse off the soap scum; then hand disinfection using an alcohol-based disinfectant).
    • Always after:
      • Direct contact with other people
      • Coming home
      • Coughing and sneezing
      • Blowing the nose
      • Going to the toilet
      • Contact with animals
    • Always before:
      • Food preparation
      • The food
  • Proper hand hygiene requires that nails are cut short (< 2 mm protruding above the fingertip).
  • Avoid shaking hands and hugging to greet.
  • Keep your distance from people who are coughing or sneezing.
  • Touch as little as possible your mouth, nose or eyes with your own hands.
  • Hand disinfection again after contact with respiratory secretions!

Further notes