Yale
New Haven Hospital
QISS
GB 325
New Haven, CT
06504 USA
Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634
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.