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