Airborne Precautions

Patient and Family Instructions:

You have been placed in AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS because you are known or suspected

to be infected with a microorganism transmitted by the Airborne route.

In addition to routine infection control measures, the staff will:

1. Wear RESPIRATORY PROTECTION whenever entering your room unless they are

    known to be  immune to the  microorganism you are infected with.

2. Limit your activity to your room unless it is necessary for you to be transported to

    another department-at that time you will be asked to wear a surgical mask if you can

    tolerate it.

3. You will be placed in a room with NEGATIVE AIR PRESSURE. It is very important

    that the door of your room remain closed at all times to maintain the negative air

    pressure of the room.Your room vents air directly to the outside. A PORTABLE

    HEPA FILTER MACHINE may be used to enhance air cleaning.

4. YOU CAN HELP prevent the spread of this microorganism by covering your

    mouth and nose with a Kleenex when you cough or sneeze.

5. Your VISITORS will be restricted to IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. NO

    CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE without special permission. Your visitors will

    be asked to wear a surgicalmask while in your room and remove the mask and

    wash their hands after leaving your room.