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1. Obtain the patient's medical history and assess their risk for transmitting infectious diseases. This includes identifying symptoms, exposure history, and any known infections they may have.
2. Use the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when interacting with the patient. This can include gloves, masks, gowns, and eye protection, depending on the mode of transmission.
3. Implement proper hand hygiene before and after any contact with the patient or their environment. This includes washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
4. Follow respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette practices. Ensure the patient covers their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing and provide tissues or masks for them if necessary.
5. Apply isolation precautions based on the specific mode of transmission. This may include placing the patient in a private room with negative air pressure or using barriers to prevent direct contact or droplet spread.
6. Educate and communicate with staff and visitors about the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of infections. This includes providing information on proper hand hygiene, PPE usage, and other preventive measures.
7. Regularly monitor and reassess the patient's condition and the need for transmission-based precautions. Adjust or discontinue the precautions based on the patient's clinical improvement or resolution of the infectious condition.

Who needs transmission-based precautions:

1. Patients with confirmed or suspected infectious diseases that spread through contact, droplets, or airborne routes.
2. Individuals who have a high risk of transmitting infections to others, such as those with open wounds, severe respiratory symptoms, or immunocompromised conditions.
3. Healthcare workers who are in close contact with patients and may come into contact with infectious bodily fluids or respiratory secretions.
4. Visitors or caregivers who are providing care for individuals with infectious diseases and may need to take precautions to prevent spreading the infection to others.

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What is transmission based precautions?

Transmission based precautions are infection control measures implemented to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.

Who is required to file transmission based precautions?

Healthcare facilities and providers are required to implement and document transmission based precautions.

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Transmission based precautions are filled out by identifying the type of precaution needed based on the specific infectious disease and following guidelines for implementation.

What is the purpose of transmission based precautions?

The purpose of transmission based precautions is to protect healthcare workers, patients, and visitors from the spread of infectious diseases.

What information must be reported on transmission based precautions?

Information that must be reported on transmission based precautions includes the type of precaution implemented, the reason for the precaution, and any specific measures taken.

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