What is a simple, low-cost evidence-based prevention strategy for reducing the spread of infectious disease?
A) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
B) Immunizations
C) Correct handwashing procedures
D) N-95 masks, gowns, gloves, & shoe covers

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Hand hygiene is a simple but very effective prevention strategy to decrease the transmission of infectious agents (CDC, 2018b), but "studies show that some healthcare providers practice hand hygiene less than half of the times they should" (CDC, 2016a, para. 9). The CDC, through its Clean Hands Count Campaign materials, provides assistance to occupational therapy practitioners in educating themselves and colleagues about the importance of hand hygiene at work. One potential strategy is the annual celebration and acknowledgement of World Hand Hygiene Day, which is held in the beginning of May. The CDC provides free posters, stickers (see Fig. 17-3), and brochures to support these types of preventive educational activities (CDC, 2017a). Funding for infection control and prevention activities can be justified on the basis of state and federal worksite health regulations and the Workers' Rights outlined by OSHA.

What Is a Simple, Low-Cost Evidence-Based Prevention Strategy for Reducing