Contact Precautions

Introduction
Diseases Requiring Contact Precautions
Specifications
Initiation
Documentation
Patient Transport
Visitor Instructions
Waste Removal
Discontinuation of Contact Precaution
Modifications to Contact Precautions
IC Policies

MRSA
VRE
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Control Precautions
Initiation
Contact Precautions may be initiated by any of the following individuals responsible for the patient's care:
Attending or Resident Physician
Registered Nurse
Hospital Epidemiologist or Infection Control Personnel

In the event that a difference of opinion arises concerning the need for Contact Precautions, the final decision regarding the institution of control measures will be made by the Hospital Epidemiologist or his/her designated representative.


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