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*Have patients wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing food. Hands should be cleaned after close contact with persons who have VRE. Hands should be washed with soap and water (particularly when visibly soiled) or cleaned with alcohol-based hand cleaner.  
*Have patients wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing food. Hands should be cleaned after close contact with persons who have VRE. Hands should be washed with soap and water (particularly when visibly soiled) or cleaned with alcohol-based hand cleaner.  
*Areas in the patients home such as the bathroom that may become contaminated with VRE, should be frequently cleaned. Patients should use a household disinfectant or a mixture of one-fourth cup bleach and one quart of water to clean those areas and surfaces that are touched frequently.  
*Areas in the patients home such as the bathroom that may become contaminated with VRE, should be frequently cleaned. Patients should use a household disinfectant or a mixture of one-fourth cup bleach and one quart of water to clean those areas and surfaces that are touched frequently.  
*Wear gloves if you may come in contact with body fluids that may contain VRE, such as stool. Always wash your hands after removing gloves.  
*Patients should wash if they come into contact with body fluids that may contain VRE, such as stool. Hands should also always be washed after removing gloves.  
*Be sure to tell any healthcare providers that you have VRE so that they are aware of your infection.
*Patients should be advised to tell any healthcare providers that they have VRE so that Physicians are aware of their infection.


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Primary Prevention

If you or someone in the household has VRE, the following are some measures to prevent spread of VRE:

  • Have patients wash their hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing food. Hands should be cleaned after close contact with persons who have VRE. Hands should be washed with soap and water (particularly when visibly soiled) or cleaned with alcohol-based hand cleaner.
  • Areas in the patients home such as the bathroom that may become contaminated with VRE, should be frequently cleaned. Patients should use a household disinfectant or a mixture of one-fourth cup bleach and one quart of water to clean those areas and surfaces that are touched frequently.
  • Patients should wash if they come into contact with body fluids that may contain VRE, such as stool. Hands should also always be washed after removing gloves.
  • Patients should be advised to tell any healthcare providers that they have VRE so that Physicians are aware of their infection.

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