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What are isolation precautions in healthcare settings designed to prevent?
What are isolation precautions in healthcare settings designed to prevent?
The spread of infectious diseases
Why is it important to isolate patients with known/suspected transmissible infections and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)?
Why is it important to isolate patients with known/suspected transmissible infections and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)?
To protect patients, healthcare workers, and visitors from harmful pathogens
What should be considered before placing a patient into isolation?
What should be considered before placing a patient into isolation?
Assessment of risk and weighing disadvantages against benefits
Why should placement of a patient into isolation never be done as a matter of convenience?
Why should placement of a patient into isolation never be done as a matter of convenience?
What negative impacts on patients in isolation were highlighted in the text?
What negative impacts on patients in isolation were highlighted in the text?
What was the effect of placing patients in isolation on patient safety?
What was the effect of placing patients in isolation on patient safety?
What is the aim of source isolation?
What is the aim of source isolation?
What is the aim of protective isolation?
What is the aim of protective isolation?
Why is it important to review the need for isolation daily?
Why is it important to review the need for isolation daily?
What is a consideration for immunosuppressed patients in terms of infections?
What is a consideration for immunosuppressed patients in terms of infections?
Where is the initial point of contact for a patient in a hospital usually?
Where is the initial point of contact for a patient in a hospital usually?
What is a potential adverse effect of putting a patient in an isolation ward?
What is a potential adverse effect of putting a patient in an isolation ward?
What is the importance of having a written guideline for patient isolation in a hospital setting?
What is the importance of having a written guideline for patient isolation in a hospital setting?
Why is it crucial for healthcare facilities to have a written policy on patient isolation?
Why is it crucial for healthcare facilities to have a written policy on patient isolation?
How should healthcare facilities communicate with general practitioners regarding infectious patients?
How should healthcare facilities communicate with general practitioners regarding infectious patients?
What precaution should be taken to limit the movement of patients with transmissible infections?
What precaution should be taken to limit the movement of patients with transmissible infections?
What should be done when a patient with a transmissible infection is transported out of their room?
What should be done when a patient with a transmissible infection is transported out of their room?
Why is it important to inform the receiving ward when a patient with a transmissible infection is admitted?
Why is it important to inform the receiving ward when a patient with a transmissible infection is admitted?
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Study Notes
Isolation of Patients
- Isolation can have a psychological impact on patients and may also affect the quality of care by distancing them from specialist care.
Cultural and Religious Beliefs
- In some cultures and religions, diseases are believed to be divine punishments for sinners and those who live dissolute lives.
Types of Isolation Precautions
- Source Isolation: prevents the transfer of microorganisms from an infected or colonized patient to other individuals.
- Protective Isolation: prevents the transfer of infection from the inanimate environment and other personnel to immunosuppressed patients.
General Considerations
- Triage and Risk Assessments: hospitals should have a written guideline outlining priorities for isolation based on risk assessment of individual patients.
- Isolation Policy: all healthcare facilities (HCF) should have a written policy and procedure on patient isolation, covering aspects such as managing potential patients with transmissible infections and MDROs.
Movement of Patients
- Limiting Unnecessary Movement: effort should be made to limit the movement of patients with transmissible infections and patients infected or colonized with MDROs.
- Informing Receiving Ward: the receiving ward or unit must be informed so that appropriate IPC measures can be put into place on arrival.
Isolation Precautions
- Single Room Isolation: patients with known/suspected transmissible infections and MDROs should be isolated in a single room, preferably with an ensuite toilet and shower facility.
- Assessment of Risk: assessment of risk should be carried out and the disadvantages must be weighed against the benefits of isolating a patient.
- Negative Impact on Patients: most patients in isolation experience a negative impact on their mental well-being, including depression, anxiety, and anger, and patient safety is also affected by adverse events related to supportive care failures.
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