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1 f � <br /> PRECAUTIONS (CONT. 0 0 lea. <br /> catenor�l PATIENT TRA4w`;i'MTER i'Mf?NLL IN CONTACT <br /> WOUND AND Applv fresh dress- home Goan and gloves if <br /> SKIN ing and cover area in contact <br /> adequately. <br /> [BLOOD ) These categories are specific for , rotectort for the patient so he 4Ji11 <br /> not contact a Wease fr•oi;s someone' else. Specification, regardIn <br /> PROTEVTIVE) these cases should be ,provided by the dAysician on each case. <br /> 4 E. All equipment used for patients on isolation is to be cleaned after use. This <br /> includes stretchers, wheelchairs, examining tables, etc. This is not necessary <br /> for equipment used on protective isolation cases. <br /> VISITING REGULATIONS <br /> A. Visitors 0657 kept to a minimum, since= they mai, becown infected or <br /> possibly transmit an infection to the ;patient on protective isolation. <br /> D. In all instances instances visitors should contract floor nurse before entering the <br /> isolation room. <br /> C. The floor nurse should give instructions to the visitors concerning?: <br /> 1 . The proper technique to he employed concerning handpashing, the use of <br />;d gowns, masks, and gloves, and care of their personal helongings. <br />}z <br /> 2. The importance of minimal direct contact with the patient and strict <br /> adherence to isolation procedure. <br /> 3. The number of visitors permitted. <br /> D. In certain cases, suscehtibles, such as pregnant women, and to be discouraged <br /> from visiting with isolation patients (see approrriate section for listing of <br /> diseases and precautions. <br /> E. Visitors should be instructed that only disposable or easily cleaned items <br /> will be allowed in the isolation room. <br /> F, Cut flowers are not permitted in the rooms of patients on Mould and skin or <br /> protective isolation. <br /> NOTE: Any flexibility regarding these regulations is to be determined by the <br /> Director of Nurses under Doctor orders. <br /> CLEANING THE ISOLATION ROO''! <br /> A. Concurrent cleaning <br /> 1 . Concurrent (daily) cleaning is to be done according to facility procedures. <br /> 2. Housekeeping personnel are to don the attire indicated on the door. <br /> 3. The nurse should assist in instructing housekeeping personnel with any <br /> nuestions concerning attire, handwashing, etc. <br /> 4. Isolation room will be kept clean and tide at all times. <br />