How can you ensure that additional precautions are applied when required? give an example of this.
Transmission-Based Precautions should be used when standard precautions alone are insufficient to interrupt the transmission of a microorganism. Transmission-Based Precautions are to be applied in addition to standard precautions. There are three types of Transmission-Based Precautions, tailored to the different
forms of transmission; Contact precautions, when used with standard precautions, are designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms by direct and/or indirect contact. Perform a risk assessment based on patients' communicability or risk of transmitting infection to others and to healthcare workers. Contact precautions should be considered for patients colonised or infected with a multi-resistant organism (MRO) where there is significant
patient and/or environmental contact. Assessment of the patient's risk factors that potentially contribute to the spread of organisms in addition to local epidemiology will guide clinicians to whether patients require contact precautions with isolation, cohorting or management using standard precautions. Contact precautions consist of: Before entering patient zone
After entering patient zone
On leaving patient zone
When transporting patient outside of the room remove PPE and perform hand hygiene after placing patient on trolley/stretcher/wheelchair. Use patient-dedicated or single-use non-critical patient-care equipment. Ensure consistent cleaning and disinfection of surfaces in close proximity to the patient and those likely to be touched by the patient and healthcare workers.. Droplet precautionsDroplet precautions should be employed in addition to standard precautions when caring for any patient known to be or suspected of being infected with a microorganism that can be transmitted by the respiratory droplet transmission route. Specific requirements for droplet precautions are:
If a patient who is being cared for under droplet precautions requires an aerosol generating procedure (AGP), this procedure should be undertaken in a dedicated treatment room away from other patients. If aerosol generating-procedures are anticipated, a P2/N95 mask should be worn by attending HWs. Protective eyewear should be worn as part of standard precautions. The following should be adhered to when managing patients on droplet precautions;
Given that droplets do not remain suspended in the air, special air handling and ventilation is not required under droplet precautions. Airborne precautionsAirborne precautions are designed to interrupt the airborne transmission route. Airborne precautions should be employed in addition to standard precautions when caring for patients who are known or suspected to be infected with a microorganism that can be transmitted by the airborne route. Specific requirements for airborne precautions are:
For further information visit ACSQHC - 6.4 Type and duration of precautions for specific infections and conditions. Please see the Resources page for signs and posters. What are examples of additional precautions?There are three categories of additional precautions: contact precautions, droplet precautions, and airborne precautions. Contact precautions are are the most common type of additional precautions.
What are additional precautions to prevent the spread of infection?Standard precautions consist of the following practices: hand hygiene before and after all patient contact. the use of personal protective equipment, which may include gloves, impermeable gowns, plastic aprons, masks, face shields and eye protection. the safe use and disposal of sharps.
What is meant by additional precautions in relation to infection control?1. Introduction. Additional Precautions are infection prevention and control precautions and practices required in addition to Routine Practices. They are based on the mode (means) of transmission of the infectious agent: airborne, droplet, and contact.
What are three examples of precautions?Standard Precautions. Hand hygiene.. Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear).. Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette.. Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls).. Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications).. Sterile instruments and devices.. |