Ensure a safe water supply, including a water filter for drinking water if necessary.

Sinks must be easily accessible for handwashing between each patient.

Towels should be disposable or changed regularly.

Facilities for aseptic handwashing and surgical scrubbing should be available.

Toilet facilities, including bedpans and commodes, must be cleaned regularly.

Leak-proof, puncture-resistant sharps containers should be readily available, disposed of properly and never re-used.

Waste should be segregated according to hospital policy.