Contact
What are you supposed to do before entering the room?
Hand washing
disinfect vitals cart
Yes, however soap and water is best
What's the correct PPE?
Gloves
Gowns
What PPE is needed to enter the room?
Gloves, gown, mask
What should you do when removing equipment out of room?
Thoroughly disinfect
Can the patient move around the unit?
Patient should be limited activity outside of the room during a droplet precaution
Can the door be open or shut?
Open
How far do the droplets spread?
3 feet
Definition of Contact precautions?
measures used to prevent infections by direct or indirect contact
Examples of droplet precaution infections
Respiratory influenza, covid