Table 1 Core elements of contact precautions (CP) recommended by recent ESCMID and HICPAC/CDC guidelines Full size table However, there is no uniform definition of multidrug resistance in gram-negative bacteria and the indications to implement isolation precaution measures for MDRO vary substantially [...
Issue: The CDC reissued isolation guidelines in 2007. One evidence-based practice change centered on visitors and Contact Precautions (CP). Infection Control (IC) wanted to increase hand hygiene compliance by visitors and reduce arbitrary restrictive measures (wearing gowns and gloves when entering CP...
In this phase everyone needs extra precaution. Restricting physical contacts by limit- ing manpower and social distancing needs to be enforced to mitigate the spread of the virus. NCOC center proposes SOPs for different sectors such as Hotels, Academia, Games, Shopping Centers, Aviation and ...