10 Questions
What type of precautions are necessary for diseases or germs that are spread through the air, such as TB and measles?
Airborne precautions
What is a common risk factor for the development of tuberculosis?
Weakened immune system
Which of the following is true about MRSA?
It can cause sepsis and pneumonia
How is MRSA diagnosed?
Nasal swab
What is a characteristic of VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus)?
It is part of normal bacteria in the human digestive system and female genital tract
Which infectious diseases are examined by Medicare to determine hospital infection rates?
MRSA and C-diff
What is the penalty for hospitals with high health care-associated infection (HAI) rates?
Lose 1% of Medicare payments
What is the purpose of the Affordable Care Act in relation to hospital infection rates?
To force hospitals to improve the quality of care
What is the role of physical therapists in relation to prevention of spreading infectious diseases?
Describe the role of physical therapist in prevention of spreading infectious diseases
According to Diekema DJ, what are the implications for the clinical microbiology laboratory related to health care-associated infection prevention?
Rising stakes for health care-associated infection prevention
Learn about the role of physical therapists in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, different types of infectious diseases and corresponding precautions, and how a diagnosis of an infectious disease may impact physical therapy intervention.
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