Why is it important to practice good personal hygiene? Select all that apply.

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Practicing good personal hygiene is important for several reasons. It promotes a professional image. If a health care worker cares enough to keep clean and neat, the clients and residents will feel confident that they will also receive good care. Good personal hygiene helps to prevent the spread of infection to the other health care workers and their family. It also reduces the health care workers' risk of on-the-job accidents (e.g., long hair getting tangled in equipment). Promotions and pay raises should not be the health care professional's focus when practicing good personal hygiene, although they may arise from the presentation of a professional image.

Why Is It Important to Practice Good Personal Hygiene? Select