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Airborne Diseases and HCP Protection: In a Nutshell
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Caring for COVID-19 Patients - Safety for Health Care Personnel.pdf
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Reference List Medical Surgical Nursing and Pathophysiology Nursing.pdf
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00:01 So let's wrap up this video series. 00:03 Diseases that can be transmitted via the air include viral and bacterial agents. 00:08 Airborne diseases are easily spread due to their ability to survive in the air and live on surfaces. 00:16 Healthcare personnel includes anyone who's providing care for a person who has or is suspected of having an infectious disease. 00:23 The three priorities to prevent further spread of infectious airborne disease are: number one, limit the entry of germs. 00:32 Number two, isolate known or suspected infected patients as quickly as possible. 00:38 And number three, protect healthcare personnel and caregivers.
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The lecture Airborne Diseases and HCP Protection: In a Nutshell by Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN is from the course COVID-19 Safety for Health Care Professionals (HCP).
Included Quiz Questions
How can a hospital prevent the further spread of infectious airborne disease during a pandemic? Select all that apply
- Screen all incoming people who enter the hospital
- Do not allow health care workers who are experiencing symptoms to come to work
- Isolate clients who develop body aches, fever, and cough
- Wear a surgical mask for all aerosol procedures and treatments for infected persons
- Staff must wear a gown, N95 mask, goggles, and gloves only for those diagnosed with COVID-19
Author of lecture Airborne Diseases and HCP Protection: In a Nutshell
Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN
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