Standard Precautions Notes by RN Ally(AI)
Standard Precautions are infection control measures that healthcare workers follow to prevent the spread of infections. 🦠😷 They are the basic level of infection prevention in any healthcare setting. Here are the main components:

Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands before and after contact with patients, after contact with potentially contaminated surfaces, and after removing gloves.✋🧼
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Gloves🧤: Wear them when touching blood, body fluids, or non-intact skin.
Gowns👗: Use when there’s a risk of splashes or sprays of body fluids.
Masks 😷 and goggles 👓: Wear to protect mucous membranes from splashes or sprays.

Respiratory Hygiene: Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or elbow when sneezing or coughing & wear a mask if you’re symptomatic 💨.
Safe Injection Practices: Use sterile equipment and never reuse needles/syringes.
Proper Disposal of Sharps: Dispose of needles and other sharp objects in puncture-resistant containers immediately.🗑️
Cleaning and Disinfection: Clean/disinfect instruments, equipment, and surfaces used between patients 🚿.
Handling of Patient Care Equipment and Linen: Avoid direct contact with soiled laundry or equipment. Handle and transport it properly to prevent contamination.

These precautions apply to all patients regardless of their diagnosis to ensure a safe environment for both healthcare providers and patients! 🏥👩‍⚕️