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Follow isolation precautions to protect against the spread of infection. There <br /> are two types of isolation precautions: <br /> 1. Standard Precautions— apply when exposure to blood, other body <br /> fluids, non-intact skin or mucous membranes is possible. Use <br /> standard precautions when:caring for all patients. <br /> 2. Transmission-based precautions—are extra measures for the care of <br /> patients with known or suspected cases of contagious diseases. Use <br /> transmission-based precautions in addition to standard precautions. <br /> Protective,gear provides a barrier between you and infection. Types of <br /> protective gear include: <br /> 1. Gloves—Wear doves anytime contact with blood, other body fluids, <br /> mucous membranes or non-intact skin is likely. <br /> 2. Masks, face and'eye protection-Use these when splashes or sprays of <br /> blood or other body fluids are likely. Use respiratory.protection when <br /> caring for patient who have or may have an infection that can be <br /> spread through the air. <br /> 3. Gowns—If splashing of blood or other body-quids is likely, wear a <br /> gown- <br /> Follow <br /> t <br /> S <br /> l <br /> precautions for housekeeping and laundry <br /> • Keep patient areas clean. Clean rooms,,bedside-equipment, and <br /> surfaces thoroughly and often. <br /> • Use proper cleaning procedures. Use correct water <br /> temperatures and the right amounts of disinfectants. Change <br /> cleaning equipment, such as mop heads, often. <br /> • Use special care with laundry. Don't shake soiled linen. Wear <br /> gloves when handling linen. Roll edges toward center, sort and <br /> place in appropriate bags. Transport carefully. Hold linen <br /> away from body. Wash promptly. Use hot water and the right <br /> detergent. Cover clean linen for transport and storage. <br />