Infection Control | Information |
Airborne Precautions | • airborne transmission of infectious agents through evaporated droplets in air or dust particles
• Private room with monitored air pressure
• 6-12 air changes within room per hour
• Room door remains closed
• Wear Mask when entering |
Droplet Precautions | • transmission through mouth & nose
• Private room
• May share room w/ pt w/ same active infection
• Maintain at least 3ft. between pt and others
• Room door can be open
• Wear Mask when within 3 ft of pt
• Limit pt's transport out of room; pt wear |
Contact Precautions | • Transmission: indirect/direct contact • Share room w/ pt w/ same active dx. • Wear Gloves • Change gloves after direct contact • Gloves off before leave room; wash hands • Gown if close contact; off before leave room • limit transport • disinfect equip. |
Standard Precautions • Hand Washing | • Use plain soap for routine hand washing
• Use antimicrobial agent for specific incidences based on the infection control policy |
Standard Precautions • Gloves | • Wear gloves when touching all body fluids, blood secretions, excretions, & contaminated items
• Change gloves between tasks w/ pt after coming in contact w/ infections material
• Remove gloves immediately, don't touch non-contaminated items, wash hand |
Standard Precautions • Mask | • Wear a mask/eye protection/face shield for protection during activities that are at frisk for splashing of any body fluids |
Standard Precautions • Gown | • Wear a gown for protection during activities that are at risk for splashing of any body fluids. Remove gown immediately and wash hands. |
Standard Precautions • Patient Care Equipment | • Handle all pt equipment in a manner that prevents transfer of microorganisma.
• Ensure that all reusable equipment is properly sanitized prior to reuse. |
Standard Precautions • Occupational Health and Bloodborne Pathogens | • vigilance is required when handling/disposing of sharp instruments. Never recap needles or remove syringes by hand. Use puncture-resistant containers
• Use mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, and ventilation devices instead of mouth-to-mouth |