Many studies have been conducted on the causes of the spread of infectious diseases and their conclusion is due to the transfer of germs, bacteria or viruses from one person to another. All the studies come down to the fact that proper hand washing technique can prevent the spread of such diseases. “Every year, lives are lost due to the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control” (Medline Plus). People get sick or even lose their lives due to infectious diseases that are transmitted through germs. When it comes to healthcare workers, you have to be very careful because they can become disease transfer agents. When they pass from one sick patient to another, they can carry germs from one patient to another. They must take the simple precaution of washing their hands between patients to prevent the spread of disease. Healthcare workers need to be cautious about germs not only for their patients, but also for their own families. Because they can ta...