Isolation Precautions PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Basic Concept

Paul Nam ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ Isolation Precuations CONCEPT ______________________________________________________________________________

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Underlying Principles

(E.G., DELEGATION, LEVELS OF PREVENTION, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

-Airborne Illness

-Disease -Contamination

Stopping the chain of infection Antiseptic, antimicrobials, and disinfectant Gloves (Some Pts have latex allergies; special precautions required)

-Endemic vs. Epidemic

Fingernail length (Long and fake fingernails spread infection)

-Hand washing (best method of stopping infection spread)

PPE: Eye wear, Face shield, Gown, Gloves, Shoe cover, Respirators

-Chain of infection

-Waste management (proper disposal of contaminated items to stop spread of infection)

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Nursing Interventions WHO? WHEN? WHY? HOW?

-Stages of Infection - Standard Precautions

Gastroenteritis

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Who: Everyone should prevent spread of infection, but especially healthcare professionals. When: As much as possible. Hand hygiene should be utilized before and after coming in contact with each patient. Other aspetic techniques should be considered to always prevent spread of infection as well. Why: Infection control techniques stop the chain of infection through patients and hospital staff. How: Aseptic techniques, hand washing, and making sure that anything coming in contact with the patient is as pathogen free as possible.

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