Standard & Transmission -Based Precautions
Standard & Transmission-Based Precautions
Basics of Infection Prevention 2-Day Course April 2019
Objectives
? Discuss hierarchy of infection control measures
? Discuss standard, enhanced and transmissionbased isolation precautions
? Discuss goal and appropriate use of personal protective equipment
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There are two tiers of HICPAC/CDC precautions to prevent transmission of infectious agents ? Standard Precautions ? Transmission-Based Precautions
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Hierarchy of Controls (with examples)
? Eliminate exposure being able to result in disease
? Immunize HCWs against vaccine-
? preventable diseases Reduce/eliminate exposure at the source
? Airborne isolation rooms
? HEPA filter
? Rules are only as good as enforcement
? Policies/Procedures, Mandates
? Wear mask if not vaccinated against influenza
? Staff do not work when ill
? Least effective; depend upon individual compliance
? Donning PPE
Elimination of Potential Exposures
Engineering Controls Administrative Controls PPE
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Standard Precautions
? Basic practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of a patient's suspected or confirmed infectious state
? Apply to all settings where care is delivered
? Protect healthcare personnel and prevent healthcare personnel or the environment from transmitting infections to other patients
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