Answer

1. Identify and minimize risks caused by infections

  • Tuberculosis has airborne precautions. 
  • Important to follow proper procedures to avoid infections. 
  • PPE (N95, Gown, Gloves, Goggles)

2. Maintain current knowledge of infection prevention and control measures

  • Ensure you are following the policy given by the facility. 

3. Consider risk of transmission

4. Ensure there are appropriate written infection prevention and control protocols

  • Make sure that the protocols are written and posted around the facility. 

5. Hand hygiene

  • Wash hands before and after treatment. 
  • Wash hands throughout doffing

6. Use of PPE

  • Proper donning and doffing procedures. 

7. Appropriately disinfect any equipment (follow the manufacturing label)

8. Do not re-using single-use equipment

9. Safe handling of soiled linens

10. Equipment maintenance

  • Ensure the weights you use are cleaned following the manufacturing label