Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Infection Control

1.Educate staff on the importance of source control measures to prevent transmission of respiratory pathogens, especially during seasonal outbreaks of respiratory illness. 
2. Post signs Instructing persons with symptoms of a respiratory infection to: 
Cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Use and dispose of tissues, and
Perform hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions.
3. Provide tissues and no-touch receptacles for tissue disposal. 
4. Provide resources and instructions for performing hand hygiene in or near waiting areas.


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