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A barrier is created between the health care worker and the patient's body fluids
*PPE depends on type of infectious disease
What are 5 types of "contact" transmitted
infectious diseases?
1. ARO's (Antibiotic resistant organisms)
2. C. difficile-positive, diarrhea-positive, NYD
3. Skin/soft tissue infection or cellulitis
4. infected wounds
5. MRSA/VRE
- gown needed for substantial contact with patient or environment
- gloves for all contact with patient or environment
- surgical mask should be worn if within 3 feet of patient
- patient should wear a surgical mask when out of room
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