Clean hands, don gloves, gown and mask. Treat the patient. Discard gloves, gown and mask using correct process and sequence to avoid hand and clothing contamination. Exit room. The same patient rings the call bell. EXHALE. Re-enter the room. Repeat the procedure. Anyone experienced with contact precautions (isolation) understands the importance of preventing transmission. Unfortunately, […]

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