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Individual tools
Area Exterior to Airborne Isolation Rooms
Transmission-Based Precautions
airborne isolation mask MTB negative pressure respiratory protection TB tuberculosis
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Area Exterior to Isolation Rooms
Transmission-Based Precautions
gloves gown isolation mask PPE precaution transmission based
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Central Catheters
Device-Associated Infections
bloodstream infection BSI central catheter central line CLABSI CVC dressing IV vascular catheter
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Centralized Medication Area
Medication Areas
injection Med medication +/- area or dispensing multi-dose vial pharmaceutical
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Clean Area
High-Level Disinfection
central sterile chemical clean cleaning disinfection endoscope equipment PPE reprocessing scope sterilization supply
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Cough Courtesy: Waiting Room
Ambulatory Settings
ambulatory clinic cough courtesy lounge outpatient respiratory etiquette visitor waiting area
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Dirty Area
High-Level Disinfection
central sterile chemical cleaning dirty disinfection equipment eyewash MSDS OSHA PPE reprocessing sterilization
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Hand Hygiene Provision of Supplies
Standard Precautions
alcohol hand hygiene hand sanitizer hand washing standard precautions
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Isolettes / Bassinets
NICU Patients
basinet disinfectant environment isolette neonate newborn NICU PPE
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Needlestick Prevention and Care of Laundry
Standard Precautions
BBP bloodborne pathogen laundry linen needle needlestick OSHA precautions sharps standard
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Neonatal Central Catheters
NICU Patients
bloodstream infection BSI central catheter central line CLABSI CVC dressing IV neonate newborn NICU vascular catheter
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Nutritional Preparation Areas
NICU Patients
breast milk neonate newborn NICU nourishment nutrition refrigerator
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Provision
Standard Precautions
equipment gloves goggles gown mask OSHA personal protective equipment PPE standard precautions
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Point of Care Testing
Ambulatory Settings
ambulatory clinic lab outpatient point of care testing
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Portable Medication Systems
Medication Areas
injection Med medication +/- area or dispensing multi-dose vial pharmaceutical scanner
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Urinary Catheters
Device-Associated Infections
CAUTI Foley urinary catheter urinary tract infection UTI
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Vaccine Storage Areas
Medication Areas
ambulatory clinic Med Medication outpatient pharmaceutical refrigerator vaccine
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Ventilators
Device-Associated Infections
oral care pneumonia VAE VAP ventilator
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Visitor Areas
NICU Patients
ambulatory clinic cough courtesy lounge outpatient respiratory etiquette visitor waiting area
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Tool Suites
Ambulatory Care Suite
full tool suite
ambulatory clinic doctor's office outpatient precaution universal
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Critical Access Hospitals Suite
full tool suite
acute critical access rural
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Device-Associated Infections Suite
full tool suite
catheter device HAI infection insertion line
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High-Level Disinfection Suite
full tool suite
cleaning disinfection sterilization
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Suite
full tool suite
critical care ICU inpatient
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Medical or Surgical Acute Care Suite
full tool suite
acute inpatient step-down unit ward
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Medication (Preparation/Dispensing) Areas Suite
full tool suite
Med Medication pharmaceutical
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Suite
full tool suite
inpatient maternal child neonatal neonate newborn NICU
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Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Suite
full tool suite
operating room OR PACU Periop perioperative post op
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Standard Precautions Suite
full tool suite
body substance isolation standard universal
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Transmission-Based Precautions (Isolation) Suite
full tool suite
airborne contact droplet isolation
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