A 25-year-old man with multiple injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident develops osteomyelitis while in the hospital. The organism is identified as methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, and antibiotics are started. Which of the following is the most important measure to reduce the risk of transmission to other patients?
A) Contact precautions
B) Hand hygiene
C) Isolation precautions
D) Masks
E) Restricting visitors
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