Respiratory Hygiene
To prevent the transmission of all respiratory infections including influenza, the following infection control measures have been adopted for safe patient care here at the first point of contact with a potentially infected person. They are one component of Standard Precautions.
The CDC Recommendations include:
1. Visual Alerts or posters at the entrances to healthcare facilities and clinics.
2. Use of Tissues when coughing or sneezing and properly dispose of them after use.
3. Cover Your Cough with upper sleeve (not your hand) if tissue is not available.
4. Cleaning Hands with antiseptic handrubs if sink for hand washing is not available.
5. Wearing of Face Masks if coughing especially during periods of increased respiratory infection activity in the community. When space and availability permit, encourage coughing persons to sit at least three feet away from others in common waiting areas.
6. Mask should be worn by Healthcare Workers who are in close contact with patient who has respiratory symptoms especially patients with fever until:
• It is determined that cause of symptoms is not infectious
• Or for the duration recommended for the specific infectious agent.
You must incorporate these guidelines as well as educating patients and their families on admission regarding hand and respiratory hygiene.
To prevent the transmission of all respiratory infections including influenza, the following infection control measures have been adopted for safe patient care here at the first point of contact with a potentially infected person. They are one component of Standard Precautions.
The CDC Recommendations include:
1. Visual Alerts or posters at the entrances to healthcare facilities and clinics.
2. Use of Tissues when coughing or sneezing and properly dispose of them after use.
3. Cover Your Cough with upper sleeve (not your hand) if tissue is not available.
4. Cleaning Hands with antiseptic handrubs if sink for hand washing is not available.
5. Wearing of Face Masks if coughing especially during periods of increased respiratory infection activity in the community. When space and availability permit, encourage coughing persons to sit at least three feet away from others in common waiting areas.
6. Mask should be worn by Healthcare Workers who are in close contact with patient who has respiratory symptoms especially patients with fever until:
• It is determined that cause of symptoms is not infectious
• Or for the duration recommended for the specific infectious agent.
You must incorporate these guidelines as well as educating patients and their families on admission regarding hand and respiratory hygiene.