CME: Infection Control in the ED

Infection Control in the Emergency Department from SCGH ED CME

Here is Gaby’s talk on infection control practices in the Emergency Department.

Resources:

• SCGH Infection Control Unit (Intranet only)
  • SCGH Infection Protection and Control Manual
    • Standard and Transmission Based Precautions Policy 
      • Includes a table at the bottom that lists precautions indicated for each infectious agent

• Note: Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms (AIIRs) must be used for patients with the following conditions:
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox or disseminated shingles infections
  • Measles
  • SARS
  • Avian Influenza
  • Viral Haemorrhagic Fever
  • +/- Mumps (droplet precautions, but prefer door!)