Yale
New Haven Hospital
QISS
GB 325
New Haven, CT
06504 USA
Dr. Jeff Topal
688-4634
Droplet Precautions Initiaton
Droplet 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 Droplet Precautions, the final decision regarding the
institution of control measures will be made by the Hospital Epidemiologist
or his/her designated representative.