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Infection Prevention and Control Poster - Airborne precautions poster

Infection Prevention and Control Poster - Airborne precautions poster

Poster,
Publication date

This poster outlines airborne precautions, in addition to standard precautions, for infection prevention and control. It provides guidance on preventing transmission of infectious agents through airborne droplet nuclei using personal protective equipment (PPE), negative pressure rooms, and limiting patient movement to reduce infection risks​. 

Author
Australian Commission On Safety And Quality In Health Care
External Link
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infection-prevention-and-control-poster-airborne-precautions-poster
Key Theme
Infection prevention and control
Standard
4: The Environment
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
4.2: Infection prevention and control
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
Infection Prevention and Control Poster - Airborne precautions poster

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