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IYI. Inform staff members of the need for Isolation Precautions A. Explain procedures that must be initiated and maintained. B. Provide education as appropriate. IV. Gather equipment A. Obtain table/cart for 24-hour supply of masks, gowns, etc. needed to maintain Isolation Precautions. B. Obtain appropriate signage and post outside the door frame (no resident name or organism name should appear on the signage). C. Check room for hygiene supplies, toiletries, handwashing soap, and paper towels. D. Obtain thermometer or any other equipment that is to be dedicated to that resident's care. V. Notify other departments that resident is in Isolation Precautions (for example, environmental services, so that appropriate daily and terminal cleaning may be completed) VI. At the end of the shift: A. Replenish supplies of personal protective equipment for the next shift's use. B. Replenish hand hygiene products, paper towels etc. Points to Remember • Handwashing (hand hygiene) is the single most important precaution to prevent the transmission of infection from one person to another. Wash hands with soap and water before and after each resident contact, and after contact with resident belongings and equipment. Alcohol -based hand rub may be used if hands are not visibly soiled. • Gather all equipment and supplies needed before going into the room. Only take needed supplies into the room. • No special precautions are needed for dishes, cups, glasses, or eating utensils. • Dispose of any soiled water or body fluids in the toilet in the room. If soiled linen must be removed from the room for rinsing, transport the soiled linen in a plastic bag to prevent contamination of the environment. • All faucets and handles are considered to be contaminated, as are sinks and hoppers. • Do not shake soiled linen; instead, fold it in upon itself. • All personal protective equipment (disposable isolation gowns, mask, gloves, etc.) should be used once and discarded in either the trash or used linen receptacle before you leave the room. • Glass or disposable thermometer should be left in the room (in bedside stand) and may be cleaned with alcohol wipes until Isolation Precautions are discontinued and then should be discarded. References Siegel JD, Rhinehart E, Jackson M, et al. 2007 Guideline for isolation precautions: preventing transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings, June 2007. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/isolation2007.pdf Accessed May 1, 2009.