Table 1.

Infection control practices (“hygienic precautions”) particularly relevant for preventing HCV transmission

•Proper hand hygiene and glove changes, especially between patient contacts, before invasive procedures, and after contact with blood and potentially blood-contaminated surfaces/supplies

•Proper injectable medication preparation practices following aseptic techniques and in an appropriate clean area, and proper injectable medication administration practice

•Thorough cleaning and disinfection of surfaces at the dialysis station, especially high-touch surfaces

•Adequate separation of clean supplies from contaminated materials and equipment