Frequent hand washing or alcohol based hand sanitizer
HEPA filter room
Avoid fresh flowers
Daily showers
Daily linen change and high touch area cleaning
What are neutropenic precautions?
A lab value that is a rough estimation of the number of disease fighting white blood cells present in one's blood.
What is the absolute neutrophil count (ANC)?
Daily
How often should neutropenic/chemo patients shower?
Faster heart rate
Reduced urine output
Fever and chills
Decrease in platelet count
Difficulty In breathing
What are signs and symptoms of sepsis?
Shower and then CHG treatment wipes
OR if patient absolutely cannot shower
CHG treatment wipes
Daily care bathing options for patients with a CVC
Prevent infection of oral mucosa
Prevent regional spread and systemic infections
Maintain oral functions
Reduce adverse effects of radiation and chemotherapy
What is purpose of QID mouth care in HCTT and chemo patients?
Daily weight
I/O
Vitals
Blood draws
Shower and linen change
Finger sticks
Tasks appropriate to delegate to PCA at beginning of shift