(5)
Hands must be washed on entering and leaving the room.
(6)
Gloves are not necessary.
(7)
Articles contaminated with secretions must be disinfected.
c. Protective Isolation.
(1)
Visitors must report to the nurses' station before entering the room.
(2)
Door must be kept closed.
(3)
Gowns must be worn by all persons entering the room.
(4)
Masks must be worn by all persons entering the room.
(5)
Hands must be washed on entering and leaving the room.
(6)
Gloves must be worn by all persons having direct contact with the
patient.
(7)
Articles must be handled according to local SOP.
d. Enteric Precautions.
(1)
Visitors must report to the nurses' station before entering the room.
(2)
Gowns must be worn by all persons having direct contact with the
patient.
(3)
Masks are not necessary.
(4) Gloves must be worn by all persons having direct contact with the
patient or with articles contaminated with fecal material.
(5) Special precautions are necessary for articles contaminated with urine
and feces. Articles must be disinfected or discarded.
e. Wound and Skin Precautions.
(1)
Visitors must report to the nurses' station before entering the room.
(2) Gowns must be worn by all persons having direct contact with the
infected wound.
(3)
Masks are not necessary except during dressing changes.
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