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STRICT ISOLATION <br /> Purpose: To prevent the transmission of diseases or infection <br /> M" that are spread by both contact and airborne routes of trans- <br /> mission,fission® <br /> Visitors report to Nurses Station Before Entering Room® <br /> Private Room necessary- door must be closed® <br /> Gowns Must be worn by all persons entering the room. <br /> _Masks - Must be worn by all persons entering the room® <br /> Hands Must be washed by all persons entering the room, when <br /> leaving, and as indicated during patient care® <br /> Gloves Must be worn by all persons entering the room® <br /> ®P. Cuff and Stethescope should be kept in the room for <br /> duration of isolation, then disinfected and sterilized® <br /> eedles S. Use disposable® After use, needle should <br /> e broken off and discarded in "s ares discard" container in <br /> a <br /> the room. The syringe is discarded in double plastic bag with <br /> the dressings and tissues in the room® <br /> Thermometers the thermometer and container shall remain in the <br /> room, Upon termination of isolation, the thermometer and con- <br /> tainer are discarded. <br /> Clothing and Personal Effects should be laundered and/or <br /> sterilized if possible before being sent home. <br /> Transortin Patie t <br /> 1 ® The service to which a patient is going should be <br /> notified hat patient is coming. <br /> 2® The patient should wear a clean go <br /> 3® Clean cotton blanket on the stretcher or wheelchair <br /> should b apped aro d-Ahe patient, leaving his face exposed <br /> and keeping the outside of the blanket from becoming contami- <br /> nated. <br /> o inated. <br /> 4® The patient should wear a high -efficiency face mask. <br /> Persons transporting patient should wear a gown and mask if they <br /> will have any direct contact with him A Strict Isolation card <br /> should be attached to the stretcher or wheelchair, to alert the <br />