Infection Control

Question 1

Characterise the following transmission-based precautions:
- Universal
- Contact
- Droplet
- Airborne

Answer 1

UNIVERSAL
- Hand washing
- Gloves/ apron etc. for body fluid exposure
- Sharps handling & disposal
- Equipment decontamination
- Environmental cleaning
- Waste disposal
- Process for body fluid spillage

TRANSMISSION BASED
Isolate, cohort, limit patient transport, limit room thoroughfare, dedicated equipment, buddy system, displayed precaution signage.

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CONTACT -(diarrhoea, MRSA)
- Gown + gloves

DROPLET- (meningococcal, flu, whooping cough)
- Surgical mask

AIRBORNE- (RSV, TB, measles, chickenpox, covid)
- N95/ P2 mask + fit check
- Negative pressure room isolation
- Restrict staff entry
- PEP for exposures

Question 2

5 moments of Hand Hygeine:

Answer 2