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SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact Types of Isolation Copyright (2008) SIUH SD Online Developed by E. Saulo, D. Sclafani & T. Heithaus Revised 12/28/08 1 SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of Isolation Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact There are three types of isolation standard precautions are observed. “Standard Precautions (SP) combine the major features of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation and are based on the principle that all blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions except sweat, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes may contain transmissible infectious agents (CDC, 2008,¶1).” The three types of isolation are: Airborne Copyright 2008 SIUH SD Online Droplet Contact RevisedJuly 12/28/08 Last Updated: 6, 20172 SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact Airborne isolation Respiratory droplets verses airborne pathogens Purpose: to prevent and control transmission of infectious agents that remain infectious over long distances when suspended in air. Patient is in private negative airflow room Room must remain closed and patient must remain in the room HCW wears a PFR N95 mask when caring for known or suspected TB Patient with TB wears standard surgical type mask, if possible, during transport. Copyright 2008 SIUH SD Online Revised 12/28/08 3 SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact Droplet isolation Observed when caring for patients with diseases transmitted by large particle droplets that can be generated by coughing, sneezing or talking. Patient placed in a private room When co-horting, maintain spatial separation of 3 feet Respiratory protection is from a surgical type mask when working within 3 feet of patient Patient wears a surgical type mask, if possible, during transport. Copyright 2008 SIUH SD Online Revised 12/28/08 4 SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact Contact isolation Used to prevent transmission of microorganisms which are spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or the environment. Contact isolation is observed in addition to standard precautions. Patient should have a private room or cohort patients with active infection of the same organism Gloves are applied prior to entering the patient’s room. Change them after contact with infectious material. Remove gloves before leaving the room. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves. Copyright 2008 SIUH SD Online Revised 12/28/08 5 SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact Contact isolation continued Don gown before entering the patient’s room. Choose gown to fit the task. Use gown for all interactions that involve contact with the patient or any objects in the patient’s environment. Remove before leaving the room. Dedicated equipment must be used for each patient. This includes, but is not limited to, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, and thermometers. If any equipment is used that must be removed from the patient’s room such as an EKG machine, lifting equipment or scale, it must be immediately disinfected with hospital approved cleaning agent after use. When transporting the patient from their room to another area, be certain to maintain contact precautions at all times. Wear gown, gloves and if necessary face and eye protection. Limit the movement of the patient to essential purposes only. Prior to transport, be sure to notify the department where patient is going. Terminal cleaning of the room must be done when patient is discharged. Copyright 2008 SIUH SD Online Revised 12/28/08 6 SIUH Staff Development Online Insert workgroup logo on slide master Types of isolation Airborne Droplet Contact To return to Section V of the NYSDOH Infection Control program, close this page by clicking the “X” located on the top right hand corner of this page. Copyright 2008 SIUH SD Online Revised 12/28/08 7