Selected article for: "infection control and RCFs outbreak"

Author: Patricia Rios; Amruta Radhakrishnan; Sonia M. Thomas; Nazia Darvesh; Sharon E. Straus; Andrea C. Tricco
Title: Guidelines for preventing respiratory illness in older adults aged 60 years and above living in long-term care: A rapid review of clinical practice guidelines
  • Document date: 2020_3_26
  • ID: kwncu3ji_324
    Snippet: Buynder, 2017; Country: Australia, Sponsor: Not reported Scope: The purpose of this document is to provide national best practice guidelines for, preparing for, preventing, identifying and managing outbreaks of influenza in residential care facilities (RCFs) in Australia. 5.1 Infection control measures to prevent spread of influenza: Standard precautions are a group of infection prevention practices always used in healthcare settings, and in RCFs.....
    Document: Buynder, 2017; Country: Australia, Sponsor: Not reported Scope: The purpose of this document is to provide national best practice guidelines for, preparing for, preventing, identifying and managing outbreaks of influenza in residential care facilities (RCFs) in Australia. 5.1 Infection control measures to prevent spread of influenza: Standard precautions are a group of infection prevention practices always used in healthcare settings, and in RCFs with a suspected or confirmed influenza outbreak. Standard precautions include performing hand hygiene before and after every episode of resident contact, the use of PPE including gloves, gown, mask and eye protection, depending on the anticipated exposure, good respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette and regular cleaning of the environment and equipment.

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