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tissues at the patients bedside® <br /> ® These bags must be placed in lined "infectious waste" <br /> containers® Removal from the room requires double-bag tech- <br /> nique. <br /> Patient Care The following disposable materials are <br /> to be used: <br /> 1 ® Needles and syringes <br /> 2® Gowns and masks (reusable gowns may be used) <br /> 3. Gloves <br /> ® Dressings <br /> ® Tissues <br /> Disposal of these items requires the use of double-bag tech- <br /> nique, Double bagged items are taken to the dumpster. <br /> books, aazines� Money, Fettersno special precautions except <br /> those articles soiled with the patient's secretions® These <br /> should be disinfected or destroyed® <br /> Patient's Chart - must be kept outside the isolation room at <br /> all times. <br /> Visitors <br /> 1 ® Must check with a nurse before entering room. <br /> 2. Instruct visitors in gown, mask, glove techniques. <br /> Visitors must adhere to isolation procedures, <br /> Concurrent Cleaning - Cleaning personnel must be alerted to <br /> hazards and instructed in precautions and protective clothing. <br /> 1 ® Wiping cloths must be discarded in a receptacle in <br /> the room., <br /> 2. Mop heads must be doubtbagged, then laundered and <br /> dried. <br /> 3® Dirty water is to be discarded and mop bucket disin- <br /> fected in the isolation room® <br /> Terminal Disinfection - <br /> 1 . Housekeeping personnel must wear gloves and asks® <br /> 2® If the isolation room has good artificial ventilation <br /> terminal disinfection- may begin as soon as the patient leaves <br /> or isolation is discontinued® <br /> 3® All receptacles (uniralsv bedpans) should be emptied, <br />