What are the five elements of respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?

a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
e. __________________________


a. Education of all staff, patients, family
b. Instructions posted in appropriate languages
c. Use of source control measures: covering mouth/nose with tissue when coughing and proper disposal
d. Use of hand hygiene
e. Spatial separation greater than 3 feet of persons with respiratory symptoms

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