INFLUENZA
Mode of transmission:
Droplet & contact
PPE:
1. Gown
2. Face shield
3. Gloves
Duration of Precautions:
Continue precautions for 5 days after onset of illness.
Infectious Material:
Respiratory secretions
Signs & Symptoms:
Fever, cough, sore throat, rhinitis
headaches, muscle ache, fatigue, weakness
FYI:
Elderly or immunocompromised clients/ patients may not have a febrile response.
Remember to get your vaccination!
MEASLES
IMPORTANT:
Only staff immune to measles should enter room. If you are not immune to measles, but need to enter the room, wear a fit-tested, seal-checked N95 respirator.
Mode of transmission:
Airborne
PPE:
Routine Practices recommended.
Duration of Precautions:
Continue precautions for four days after start of
rash, ad for duration of illness in immunocompromised
patients.
Infectious Material:
Respiratory secretions
Signs & Symptoms:
Fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis,
koplik spots (white spots on the inner lining of the mouth), rash
MENINGITIS- BACTERIAL
Mode of transmission:
Droplet & contact
PPE:
1. Gown
2. Face shield
3. Gloves
Infectious Material:
Respiratory secretions
Signs & Symptoms:
Fever, intense headache, nausea
Stiff neck, petechial rash, photophobia
METHICILLIN RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA)
Mode of transmission:
Contact
PPE:
1. Gown
2. Gloves
Duration of Precautions:
Continue precautions until discontinued by Infection Control.
Infectious Material:
Drainage
Secretions
Excretions
Signs & Symptoms:
Infection at body site
Asymptomatic if colonized
FYI:
MRSA bacteria likes wet and moist environments such as
the nose and the intestines. Therefore, despite it being
contact precautions, a surgical mask is recommended to protect
your facial areas, especially the nose.
MUMPS
IMPORTANT:
Only staff immune to mumps should enter room
Mode of Transmission:
Droplet & Contact
PPE:
1. Gown
2. Face shield
3. Gloves
Duration of Precautions:
Continue precautions for five days after onset of swelling.
Infectious Material:
Respiratory secretions
Signs & Symptoms:
Fever, swelling of the salivary glands
Headaches and muscle aches
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