You have just transferred care of a patient to an emergency department nurse. There is no blood, fluid, or dirt on your gloves. After taking them off, your priority action would be:

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Even though there is no visible contamination on the gloves, it is still important to perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of germs. Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective method of removing germs from the hands. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is a good alternative, but should not be used if there is visible dirt or bodily fluids present. Disinfecting the stretcher and equipment can be done later, but hand hygiene should be the top priority in this situation. Completing the prehospital care report can also be done later and does not affect immediate patient care.

You Have Just Transferred Care of a Patient to an Emergency