GeneralJan 12, 2026•6 min read
Infection Prevention at Home: Wound Care and Hygiene After Discharge
Clean, simple steps to reduce infection risk—hand hygiene, dressing changes, bathing, and signs that need medical attention.
The basics that matter
- Wash hands before touching the wound or dressing.
- Keep the area dry unless instructed otherwise.
- Use only the cleaning method and ointment advised.
- Avoid tight clothing rubbing the incision.
Watch for warning signs
- Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or discharge.
- Fever or chills.
- Worsening pain around the incision.
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