Droplet Precautions

Introduction
Diseases Requiring Droplet Precautions
Specifications
Initiation
Documentation
Visitor Instructions
Patient Transport
Waste Removal
Discontinuation
of Droplet Precautions
Questions/Further Information


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Waste Removal
Waste removal from the rooms of patients on Droplet Precautions is managed in a manner that is identical to patients on Standard Precautions, in accordance with the hospital's regulated and non-regulated waste policies.

Regulated Medical Waste Quick Reference Chart



Last modified: January 19, 2001.



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