Which infections require contact precautions?

Contact Precautions—used for infections, diseases, or germs that are spread by touching the patient or items in the room (examples: MRSA, VRE, diarrheal illnesses, open wounds, RSV).

What are the isolation precautions?

Isolation precautions are used to reduce transmission of microorganisms in healthcare and residential settings. These measures are designed to protect patients/residents, staff, and visitors from contact with infectious agents.

What diseases are airborne transmission?

Related to Lung Disease & Respiratory Health

  • Asthma.
  • Tuberculosis.
  • Cystic Fibrosis.
  • Pulmonary Hypertension.
  • Tuberous Sclerosis.
  • Allergies.
  • Cold, Flu & Cough.
  • Lung Cancer.

What PPE do you wear for droplet precautions?

surgical mask
Droplet precautions means wearing a face mask (also called a surgical mask) when in a room with a person with a respiratory infection. These precautions are used in addition to standard precautions, which includes use of a face shield or goggles as well as gown and gloves if contact with blood/body fluids is possible.

Does CMV need isolation?

Precautions for Caregivers Per the AAPs 2015 Red Book recommendations for CMV, which states that healthcare workers, even when pregnant, do not need to exclude children with CMV, as up to 80% of asymptomatic children are shedding CMV at any time. Universal precautions are enough to minimize exposure.

What PPE is required for MRSA?

These include; hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, mouth, nose, and eye protection and gowns, appropriate handling of patient care equipment and medical devices and instruments, and cautious handling of soiled linens.

What is MRSA mode of transmission?

MRSA is usually spread in the community by contact with infected people or things that are carrying the bacteria. This includes through contact with a contaminated wound or by sharing personal items, such as towels or razors, that have touched infected skin.

What are 3 Transmission-Based Precautions?

There are three types of transmission-based precautions–contact, droplet, and airborne – the type used depends on the mode of transmission of a specific disease.