[Judith Anne]

I think you have good questions.

And you're right. Not all healthcare workers are diligent.

[Judith Anne]

My practice, since my hospitals have alcohol gel on the walls outside each door:

Wash hands with gel before going into the room. Determine the intervention needed. Don gloves before touching patient. Do intervention. Remove gloves and wash hands, lathering for 15 seconds, before leaving the room. If I'm rushed, I use the gel immediately after leaving the room. Studies show it's very effective.