A nurse on a maternal newborn unit is assisting with the preparation of an in-service presentation about infection control. Which of the following Information should the nurse recommend to include?

A. Infant bassinets should be positioned 24 in (2 feet) apart: To reduce the risk of cross-contamination and droplet transmission, infant bassinets should be spaced at least 3 feet (approximately 91 cm) apart. Positioning them only 2 feet apart does not provide adequate protection against respiratory droplet spread. B. Staff should avoid using alcohol-based hand rubs to perform hand hygiene: Alcohol-based hand rubs are recommended and effective for routine hand hygiene when hands are not visibly soiled. They reduce bacterial load quickly, are convenient, and are endorsed by the CDC as part of standard infection control practices in maternal-newborn units. C. Visitors who have an upper respiratory infection should wear a mask: Wearing a mask helps prevent transmission of respiratory pathogens to newborns, who are highly susceptible to infections. Requiring symptomatic visitors to use masks is an essential infection control measure to protect vulnerable infants in the unit. D. Pumped breastmilk can be left at room temperature for 6 hr: According to CDC and AAP guidelines, freshly expressed breast milk can be safely stored at room temperature (up to 77°F or 25°C) for no more than 4 hours. Leaving it for 6 hours increases the risk of bacterial growth and infection.