Contact precautions for influenza

    • [DOC File]Universal Precautions - Montgomery County, Maryland

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      Droplet Precautions. used for infections spread in large droplets by coughing, talking, or sneezing such as influenza. Contact Precautions. used for infections spread by skin to skin contact or contact with other surfaces such as herpes simplex virus. Airborne Precautions, Droplet Precautions, and Contact …


    • [DOCX File]Introduction - University of Southern California

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      Influenza A viruses are transmitted from person to person via droplets generated when sneezing, coughing, and speaking; also direct and indirect (fomites) contact with infectious aerosols. This virus is highly communicable and laboratory-associated infections occur when new strains showing antigenic shift or drift are introduced into the lab ...


    • [DOC File]Influenza Transmission and Symptoms

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      Indirect contact: Influenza viruses can live for 24 to 48 hours on nonporous environmental surfaces and less than 12 hours on porous surfaces, indicating that transmission can occur when hands that touch contaminated surfaces subsequently come into contact with oral, ocular, or nasal mucosa, though this type of transmission appears to be rare ...


    • [DOCX File]Influenza outbreak prevention and preparedness for ...

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      Influenza outbreak prevention and preparedness for residential aged care facilities. The purpose of this document is to provide a planning guide for residential aged care facilities to prevent introduction of influenza or influenza-like illness (ILI), as well as to prepare for an outbreak response.


    • [DOC File]VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION - Aurora Health Care

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      Contact Precautions PLUS N95 mask Airborne Precautions  (negative pressure not required; sign is for N95 mask) Eye protection (goggles or faceshield) at all times (Note: fogging can occur while wearing goggles), must be cleaned with bleach wipes if reused.   Faceshield is worn over the N95 mask 100599)


    • [DOCX File]Influenza outbreak management plan (template)

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      Droplet and Contact Precautions will be implemented for residents with ILI/confirmed influenza until at least 5 days following illness onset Return of residents who have not had influenza is generally not recommended, but may be considered once control measures are having effect


    • [DOC File]The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides ...

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      Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette infection control measures along with contact precautions are currently recommended for preventing transmission of swine influenza in a dental healthcare setting. CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health ...


    • [DOC File]INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL

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      Wear gloves for any anticipated contact with blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous membranes, and non-intact skin. Do not wear the same pair of gloves for the care of more than 1 patient. Do not wash gloves between uses with different patients.


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