Clinics maintain stringent hygiene and sterilization protocols to prevent infections during treatments by following strict guidelines and procedures. These protocols include:

1. Hand hygiene: Healthcare providers are required to wash their hands thoroughly before and after each patient contact to prevent the spread of germs.
2. Personal protective equipment (PPE): Proper use of gloves, masks, gowns, and eyewear helps to protect both the healthcare provider and the patient from potential infections.
3. Equipment sterilization: All reusable medical equipment, instruments, and surfaces are cleaned and sterilized according to established protocols to eliminate any pathogens.
4. Environmental cleaning: Regular cleaning and disinfection of clinic surfaces, waiting areas, and treatment rooms help prevent the spread of infections.
5. Waste management: Proper disposal of medical waste, including used needles and other sharps, is crucial to prevent the transmission of infections.

By strictly adhering to these hygiene and sterilization protocols, clinics can create a safe and clean environment for patients to receive treatments without the risk of acquiring infections.