Standard Precautions Flashcards
1
Q
What is standard precaution?
A
Is a group of infection prevention practices
That apply to all patients,
Regardless Suspected or confirmed infection statusIn any setting in which healthcare is delivered
2
Q
What are the types of standard precaution.?
A
- Hand hygiene
- Use of PPE
- Safe injection practices
- Disinfection & sterilization of the environment and equipment before use on another px
3
Q
What is transmission based?
A
Is a 2nd tier of basic infection control used in addition to standdard