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DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS <br /> r oss To prevent cross infection of personnel and patients <br /> from infection potentially transmitted by direct contact with <br /> oral secretions. <br /> Special attention should be given to the proper disposal of <br /> oral secretions® The patient should be instructed to cough or <br /> spit into a disposable (tissue or handkerchief) held close to the <br /> mouth and then discard the (handkerchief) tissue into an <br /> impervious bag at the bedside® He should then wash his hands, <br /> The bag should e sealed before discarding with other trash® <br /> These are the only precautions necessary, <br /> Private room Not necessary, <br /> Gowns Not necessary. <br /> Masks Not necessary. <br /> Hands Must be washed before and after patient contact® <br /> Gloves Must be worn by all persons when changing dressings <br /> or handling material contaminated with secretions® <br /> Articles Must be disinfected or discarded when contaminated <br /> by secretions, <br /> Of <br />