Droplet Precautions
Patient and Family Instructions:
You have been placed in DROPLET ISOLATION because you are known or
suspected to be infected with a microorganism transmitted by droplets
from your respiratory tract.
In addition to routine infection control measures, the staff will:
1. Wear MASKS whenever entering your room.
2. Limit your ACTIVITY 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 CAN HELP prevent the spread of this microorganism by covering your nose
with a kleenex when you cough or sneeze.
4. Your VISITORS will be asked to wear a surgical mask while entering your room
and remove the mask and wash their hands after leaving your room.