Once in an AIIR, the patient’s facemask may be removed. Limit transport and movement of the patient outside of the AIIR to medically-essential purposes. When not in an AIIR (e.g., during transport or if an AIIR is not available), patients should wear a facemask to contain secretio...
When scheduling appointments, instruct patients and persons who accompany them to call ahead or inform HCP upon arrival if they have symptoms of any respiratory infection (e.g., cough, runny nose, fever1) and to take appropriate preventive actions (e.g., wear a facemask upon entry to contai...
hands, which assures the patient that such requests are appropriate. The information in the video is supplemented with posters and brochures for patients, visitors and physicians, which provide guidelines for proper handwashing and hand-rubbing techniques and explain when hand hygiene should be ...