Meaning Contact precautions
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Contact precautionsused for patients known or suspected to be infected or colonized with organisms that can be transmitted by direct contact with the patient or indirect contact with potentially contaminated surfaces in the patient's room; requires gloves and gloves while in the patient care area, and handwashing using an antimicrobial agent
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Contact precautionsA set of practices used to prevent transmission of infectious agents that are spread by direct or indirect contact with the patient or the patient’s environment.
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Contact precautionsAre used in addition to Routine Practices where transmission of microorganisms by the contact route is likely. Contact with contaminated environmental surfaces or contaminated intact skin is a particular consideration.
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