You have just finished performing an ECG on a hospital patient who is known to have a Clostridium difficile infection when you are called to perform a stat ECG in the emergency department. Which of the following is your best course of action?
A. Wash your hands but leave the PPE in place to save time because you may need it for the emergency patient as well.
B. Remove all PPE and wash your hands thoroughly before proceeding to the emergency department.
C. Quickly apply an alcohol-based hand rub while you are on your way to the emergency department.
D. Proceed to the emergency department immediately to perform the ECG.
Answer: B
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