Things taken to work (e.g., purses, gifts, lunch containers, packages, non-protective outer clothing, boots, and garment bags) should be properly managed by:

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The best choice is to keep the items out of clinical areas to prevent the potential spread of bacteria and viruses. While wiping the items with disinfectant or using alcohol hand rub may help to reduce microbes present on the items, it is still best to keep non-essential items out of clinical areas where patients may be present. Additionally, informing patients of contaminated items is not necessary unless there is a specific reason to do so, such as if a patient has a compromised immune system.

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