During normal pt care that does not soil hands, effective hand hygiene between pts require:
a. at least a 20 sec soap and water scrub
b. at least a 23 min, scrub with antimicrobial soap
c. use of an alcohol-based antiseptic hand rub
d. a mask must be worn while scrubbing is occurring
c. use of an alcohol-based antiseptic hand rub
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