DROPLET PRECAUTIONS
These are used for organisms that can be transmitted by close, face-to-face contact, such as influenza or meningococcal meningitis.
Droplet precautions include the following:
◊ Place client in private room
◊ If a private is not available, place client with another client who is infected with the same microorganism
◊ Wear a mask if working within 3 feet of the client.
◊ Limit movement of client outside the room to essential purposes.
◊ Place a surgical mask on the client during transport.
CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
These are used for organisms that are spread by skin-to-skin contact, such as antibiotic-resistant organisms or clostridium defficile.
Contact precautions include the following:
- Place client in private room
- If a private room is not available, place client with another client who is infected with the same …show more content…
PREVENTING NOSOCOMIAL BLOOD STREAM INFECTIONS
Reducing the risk of nosocomial blood stream infection requires preventive activities in addition to standard precautions. If a nosocomial blood stream infection occurs, early diagnosis is important to prevent complications such as endocarditis and brain abscess. Any vascular access device (VAD) can serve as the source for a blood stream infection. Hand hygiene and strict attention to aseptic technique are essential during the insertion of all vascular access devices. Infusion sets and stop clock caps should be changed not more frequently than every 3 days, unless an infusion set is used for the delivery of blood or lipid solutions. Infusion sets and tubing for blood, blood products, or lipid emulsions should be changed within 24 hours of initiating the infusion. Blood infusions should finish within 4 hours of hanging the blood; lipid solutions should be completed within 24 hours of hanging.
These are used for organisms that can be transmitted by close, face-to-face contact, such as influenza or meningococcal meningitis.
Droplet precautions include the following:
◊ Place client in private room
◊ If a private is not available, place client with another client who is infected with the same microorganism
◊ Wear a mask if working within 3 feet of the client.
◊ Limit movement of client outside the room to essential purposes.
◊ Place a surgical mask on the client during transport.
CONTACT PRECAUTIONS
These are used for organisms that are spread by skin-to-skin contact, such as antibiotic-resistant organisms or clostridium defficile.
Contact precautions include the following:
- Place client in private room
- If a private room is not available, place client with another client who is infected with the same …show more content…
PREVENTING NOSOCOMIAL BLOOD STREAM INFECTIONS
Reducing the risk of nosocomial blood stream infection requires preventive activities in addition to standard precautions. If a nosocomial blood stream infection occurs, early diagnosis is important to prevent complications such as endocarditis and brain abscess. Any vascular access device (VAD) can serve as the source for a blood stream infection. Hand hygiene and strict attention to aseptic technique are essential during the insertion of all vascular access devices. Infusion sets and stop clock caps should be changed not more frequently than every 3 days, unless an infusion set is used for the delivery of blood or lipid solutions. Infusion sets and tubing for blood, blood products, or lipid emulsions should be changed within 24 hours of initiating the infusion. Blood infusions should finish within 4 hours of hanging the blood; lipid solutions should be completed within 24 hours of hanging.