INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS PURPOSE/POLICY PURPOSE:  To provide guidelines for the instruction of patients and family/caregivers in infection control.

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INFECTION CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

PURPOSE/POLICY PURPOSE:  To provide guidelines for the instruction of patients and family/caregivers in infection control precautions POLICY:  The patient and family/caregiver will receive, when appropriate, information and instruction regarding infection control precautions, in accordance with applicable Ambercare Hospice policies including, but not limited to “Standard Precautions” and “Hand Hygiene”

PROCEDURE  As part of the COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT, the patient and family/caregiver will be assessed for knowledge regarding infection control practices  Based on assessment, the patient and family/caregiver will receive information and instruction on standard precautions including:  Hand washing  Protecting skin membranes  Use of antiseptic cleaners  Disposing of sharps in puncture-resistant containers  Food and drink in the patient area  PPE  Cleaning and decontamination  Handling of soiled laundry and linen  Emergency responses

Documentation in clinical record MAY INCLUDE:  Information taught  Adaptations made to the environment  Patient and family/caregiver understanding  Return demonstrations in use of equipment, if appropriate  Response to teaching  Additional learning needs

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