Prevention of Transmission of Infection
Write four methods of standard precautions to prevent transmission of infection during patient care. (Short Answer Question) 2 marks.
Methods of standard precautions to prevent transmission of infection during patient care :
Disinfection/Sterilization
Hand hygiene
Trash and Waste disposal
Isolation and Reverse Isolation
Food handling
Wound care
Catheter care
Aseptic techniques
Recognition of high risk patients
Treating underlying diseases
Standard precautions
Rapid identification of organisms
Employee health
