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1 1 Transmission-Based PrecautionsPresenterKaren Jones, RN, MPH, CICI nfection PreventionistSt. John Hospital and Medical CenterContributions byLinda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CICU niversity of Rochester Medical CenterHighland HospitalLona Mody, MD, MScUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor VA Health System2 Learning ObjectivesDescribe the different types of Transmission-Based Precautions Determine what types of practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are appropriate based on method of disease transmissionApply this knowledge in patient care settings3 Standard Vs. Transmission-Based PrecautionsStandard Precautions: apply to ALL care activities regardless of suspected or confirmed infection statusTransmission-Based Precautions: added measures to prevent the spread of disease from patients with known or suspected disease4(Siegel JD et al.)

2 , CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007 )HICPAC Guidelines5 Types of Transmission-Based Precautions Contact Precautions Droplet Precautions Airborne Infection Isolation6(CDC, Transmission-Based Precautions, #anchor_1564058318)Contact PrecautionsMethods used to contain diseases that are spread by direct Contact: Contact with the patient Indirect Contact: Contact with the patient s environment Known or suspected infection or others that are epidemiologically important Patients at risk of contaminating their environment7(Siegel JD et al., CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007 )PPE for Contact PrecautionsGown and gloves at entry point, before contact with a patient or patient s environment Potentially contaminated objects include: Objects, such as tray tablesand bedrails Medical Equipment ( Blood Pressure cuff)Dedicated patient Equipment is preferredPPE removed at the point of exit,prompt hand hygiene8(Siegel JD et al.

3 , CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007 )Droplet PrecautionsPrevents transmission of diseases spread by large respiratory droplets through coughing, sneezing, or talkingExamples of conditions requiring Droplet Precautions include seasonal influenza and B. pertussis9(Siegel JD et al., CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007; Image from CDC, Brian Judd, 2009)PPE for Droplet PrecautionsA face mask is worn upon entry into the patient roomUse Standard Precautions when handling items contaminated with respiratory secretionsPPE must be removed at the point of exit; do not reuse face masks Hand hygiene follows PPE removal10(Siegel JD et al., CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007)Airborne Infection IsolationPrevents transmission of infectious agents that are very small and remain viable and suspended in the air over long distancesExamples include measles, M.

4 Tuberculosis, chicken poxPatient placed into a negative pressure isolation room11(Siegel JD et al., CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007)PPE for Airborne Infection IsolationParticulate respirator ( N95) or powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) worn before entryWith a particulate respirator, perform a fit-check before entering an area where they may be airborne infectious disease12(Siegel JD et al., CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precaution, 2007;National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit 2015; Image Credited to Martin Levesque)Patient TransportFor all isolation types:Limit transport and movement of patients outside of their roomAny infected areas must be contained/coveredPPE is not worn during patient transportWhen patients must leave their room there must be good hand-off communication among staff13(BerendsC and Walesa B, APIC Text, 2013) Scenario 1 You are a nurse working in the triage area of the Emergency Department.

5 A patient reports a cough with blood-streaked sputum for almost two months with night sweats and an unintended 20-lb weight loss. You suspect tuberculosis (TB). What type of precautions would be appropriate? a)Contactb)Dropletc)Airborne d)Contact & Droplet14 Scenario 2A previously healthy 35 year-old woman is admitted to your medical unit with fever, cough, and body aches for two days. She tests positive for seasonal influenza. What type of precautions would be appropriate?a)Contactb)Dropletc)Airborne d)Standard15 Scenario 3 You are assisting in the admissions process for a patient being directly admitted to your hospital. A 75 year-old male patient presents with his daughter who tells you he s had a large draining wound on his hip that s difficult to keep covered and draining onto his linens.

6 You confirm this and suggest to the nurse the patient be placed into:a)Contact Precautionsb)Standard Precautionsc)Droplet Precautionsd)Airborne Isolation Precautions16 Key MessagesTransmission-Based Precautions include Contact, Droplet and Airborne IsolationIn general, appropriate PPE is based upon how an organism can be transmittedStandard Precautions should be used for all patients in addition to their Transmission-Based Precautions17 ReferencesBerendsC, Walesa B. Isolation Precautions (Transmission-based Precautions). Association of Infection Control and Epidemiology Text. 2013. Hospital Respiratory Protection Program Toolkit 2015. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; CS250672-E.

7 Available at JD, RhinehartE, Jackson M, et al. 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Available at NotesSpeaker Notes: Slide 1 Hello, and welcome to the second module of the Personal Protective Equipment course. This module will discuss Transmission-Based Precautions, which are infection prevention measures taken in addition to Standard Precautions to prevent the spread of Notes: Slide 2 This module was developed by national infection prevention experts devoted to improving patient safety and infection prevention efforts. 21 Speaker Notes: Slide 3 Upon viewing this module, you should be able to describe the different types of Transmission-Based Precautions; determine what types of practices and Personal Protective Equipment or PPE would be appropriate based on the method of disease transmission; and apply this knowledge whether you work with patients at the bedside or support those who Notes: Slide 4 Before we go into more detail about Transmission-Based Precautions it s important to recall the definition of Standard Precautions.

8 Standard Precautions are infection prevention practices that apply to all care activities, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status. In contrast, Transmission-Based Precautions are added measures for infection prevention strategies to prevent the spread of specific diseases. Patients who have confirmed or suspected disease that can be spread beyond what Standard Precautions can prevent, should have Transmission-Based Precautions in place. 23 Speaker Notes: Slide 4 ContinuedRemember that Standard Precautions will always be used. This means that a patient could have a diagnosis of influenza and be in Droplet Precautions, but health care personnel will continue to follow Standard Precautions when performing a blood draw. For additional information on Standard Precaution, please view Personal Protective Equipment module 1, The Basics of Standard Notes: Slide 5 CDCs IPC guidelines are informed by the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee.

9 Those guidelines inform policy and practices for infection control departments, health care epidemiologists, administrators, nurses and others who are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating infection control programs for health care settings across the continuum of care. The 2007 HICPAC guidelines for Isolation Precautions can be accessed through the CDC website indicated on the slide Notes: Slide 6 The types of Transmission-Based Precautions are listed here. We will go into greater detail in following slides. The Chain of Infection was discussed in the Standard Precautions module; here we ll talk more about how different types of pathogens spread, and why different types of Transmission-Based Precautions are important. Contact Precautions refers to precautions used for diseases that can be transmitted during contact with the patient or patient s environment.

10 Other harmful microbes can be passed along by large respiratory droplets, requiring Droplet Precautions. 26 Speaker Notes: Slide 6 ContinuedAnd still others are passed along through the air and require Airborne Precaution Isolation pathogens are very small and remain suspended in the air. Patients should be placed into appropriate precautions as soon as possible ( while awaiting confirmation of a suspected diagnosis) to prevent unintended exposure to health care personnel and other patients, families and Notes: Slide 7 Contact Precautions are used when patients have an infection that can be spread by contact with the patient s skin including mucous membranes, feces, vomit, urine, wound drainage or other body fluids. These are examples of coming into direct contact with the patient.