59MDWVA44-103 — Airborne Precautions

59MDWVA44-103 governs airborne precautions, N95 respirator use, hand washing, and patient transport procedures.

Publication number: 59MDWVA44-103
Title: AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS
Date: 2020-04-28

It specifies protective equipment requirements for patients and personnel during patient transport. It also requires fit-tested staff to enter the room and hand washing before entering and leaving the patient’s room.

Topics covered

Airborne precautions
N95 respirator use
Hand washing
Patient transport
Protective equipment
Patient isolation

Questions and answers

When is an N95 respirator required during patient transport?

Wear N95 only when transporting a patient in close proximity (e.g. elevators).

Are there releasability restrictions on 59MDWVA44-103?

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