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Hygiene recommendations for outpatient dermatosurgery
Author(s) -
Löser Christoph R.,
Dirschka Thomas,
Felcht Moritz,
Dippel Edgar,
Kevekordes Sebastian
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/ddg.14499
Subject(s) - hygiene , german , medicine , outpatient clinic , infection control , business , medical emergency , intensive care medicine , pathology , archaeology , history
Summary The German Infection Protection Act and country‐specific laws demand appropriate measures to prevent nosocomial infections and propagation of pathogens, especially those with resistances. This also concerns outpatient surgery of the skin. Special focus is placed on hand hygiene, antiseptics, hygienic modes of operation and professional instrument reprocessing. Every dermatological institution that operates on an outpatient basis is obliged to organize and be responsible for its hygiene. The legal framework is regulated by various laws and regulations and must be observed.