Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette are simple interventions to reduce the risk of transmission of illness from person to person. Respiratory illness spreads from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes and droplets are deposited on another person or the environment.
Best Practices for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette include:
- Wear a mask if you/client are coughing and sneezing
- Ensure to cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, by using either a tissue or the sleeve of an article of clothing. Dispose of any tissues immediately and perform hand hygiene.
