LIST OF INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTION METHODS

[Pages:2]LIST OF INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTION METHODS

Precaution Type

Rationale

Equipment required

Actions to be taken

Contact precautions -C. difficile infection -Multidrug-resistant organisms (MRSA, VRE, ESBL) -Norovirus -E.coli Skin infections: -Impetigo -Scabies -Draining abscesses

Prevent transmission of infectious agents which are spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or patient's environment. Used when there is excessive wound drainage, urinary or fecal incontinence or other body fluids that increase the potential for extensive environment contamination

-Apron or Gown -Gloves -Mask with shield if there is potential for splattering when providing care -Antibiotic resistant kits "MRSA Kits"

- Disposable patient care items such as "MRSA kits" will be provided to the patient and left in room/home and disposed upon patient discharge -Minimize number of items taken into patient room/home, use disposable items as much as possible and dispose in patient room/home Use of gloves and performance of hand hygiene for all patient contact and contact with patient's environment.

Droplet precautions -Pertussis -H. influenza meningitis -Rubella -Rhinovirus -Adenovirus -Influenza

Intended to prevent transmission of infection spread through close respiratory or mucous membrane contact with respiratory secretions. Used for patients with large droplet type of infections, and do not remain infectious over long distances.

-Mask worn at all times during patient contact or within three feet of patient -Apron or Gown if secretions present on linen, environment

-Patients should be placed in room away from other susceptible individuals -Instruct patient to cover mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing -Use disposable items -Clean contaminated equipment/environment as needed

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Precaution Type

Rationale

Equipment required

Actions to be taken

Airborne Precautions -Tuberculosis -Chicken pox -Measles

Prevent transmission of infectious agents that are airborne and can remain suspended in the air for a distance of at least three feet. Transmission potential is through breathing in these fine airborne particles.

- For patients with TB all staff with patient contact will wear Individually fitted N95 particulate respirator mask -For patients with other airborne illness, staff will wear a standard loop (surgical) mask.

-Patients with tuberculosis are considered no longer infectious if they have received at least 2 weeks of anti-TB medication. -Patients who have not completed two weeks of anti-TB medication will need to be isolated from other family members, or in a negative pressure room if at a facility. -Every effort is made to minimize patient contact with other persons. -If contact with others is necessary, family/visitors will wear a loop mask and remain at a distance of three feet or greater from the patient.

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