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Who should receive Standard Precautions?

Standard Precautions apply to every patient in every care setting, regardless of known infection status.

When should hand hygiene be performed?

Perform hand hygiene before patient contact and aseptic tasks, after patient or nearby-environment contact, after body-fluid exposure, and after removing gloves.

When should visibly soiled hands be washed with soap and water?

Use alcohol-based hand rub in most situations; wash with soap and water when hands are visibly soiled.

Do gloves replace hand hygiene?

Gloves do not replace hand hygiene. Do not reuse gloves between patients.

When are Transmission-Based Precautions added?

Use Transmission-Based Precautions in addition to Standard Precautions when an infection is suspected or confirmed to need extra controls. Contact, Droplet, and Airborne Precautions address different transmission routes.

How should PPE be selected?

Choose PPE by assessing the task and likely exposure. Gloves protect hands, gowns protect clothing and skin, and masks or respirators and eye protection help protect the face and airways.

How many approved identifiers should be used before care?

Verify identity with at least two approved identifiers, such as full name and date of birth, and compare them with the care order or record.

What should you do when patient identifiers do not match?

Do not use a room or bed number as an identifier. If information does not match, pause and resolve the discrepancy before proceeding.

What guides fall prevention for an individual patient?

Use an individualized prevention plan. Measures may include clearing paths, keeping needed items within reach, using suitable footwear, and helping with transfers or toileting when indicated.

When should fall risk be reassessed?

Reassess fall risk after a change in condition, medication, or mobility.

What does SBAR stand for?

SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (or Request).

How does check-back close the communication loop?

In check-back, the receiver repeats an important instruction and the sender confirms or corrects it.