How do Transmission-Based Precautions relate to Standard Precautions?
Transmission-Based Precautions are used in addition to Standard Precautions.
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How do Transmission-Based Precautions relate to Standard Precautions?
Transmission-Based Precautions are used in addition to Standard Precautions.
What room is generally preferred for a patient on Contact Precautions?
A single-patient room is generally preferred when available.
When may patients with the same pathogen share a room?
Cohorting may be appropriate if the patients are suitable roommates and facility policy allows it.
Which roommate should be avoided when placing an infectious patient?
Avoid placing an infectious patient with someone at increased risk of severe infection.
What is the preferred room setup for Airborne Precautions?
Use an airborne infection isolation room (AIIR) and keep its door closed.
What should staff do if an AIIR is unavailable?
Follow facility procedures for temporary placement and transfer.
What should an isolation sign tell people entering a room?
The sign should state the required precautions and protective equipment or actions needed before entry.
Should an isolation sign disclose the patient’s diagnosis?
Do not post the patient’s diagnosis on the isolation sign.
When should a patient on Transmission-Based Precautions be transported?
Limit transport to medically necessary purposes.
What source-control measures are used during transport on Droplet Precautions?
For Droplet Precautions, have the patient wear a mask if tolerated and follow respiratory hygiene.
What should staff do before a patient on Droplet Precautions arrives for a test?
Notify the receiving area so staff can prepare for the required precautions.
What should a caregiver do with contaminated PPE before transporting a patient on Contact Precautions?
Remove and discard contaminated PPE, perform hand hygiene, and use clean PPE at the destination as needed.
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