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Contact precaution procedures in healthcare facilities

M Di Muzio1, S Dionisi2, E Di Simone2

  • 1Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
|July 16, 2019
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Multidrug resistance in bacteria like MRSA is a global health crisis. This review focuses on infection control and isolation precautions to combat the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a significant global health concern with limited treatment options.
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a prevalent Gram-positive pathogen in community and healthcare settings.
  • Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (e.g., Enterobacteriaceae) present substantial challenges due to their resistance mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review infection control and isolation precaution strategies.
  • To identify effective 'bundles' for healthcare personnel to improve infection control actions.
  • To provide resources for enhancing healthcare worker knowledge on fundamental infection control concepts.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical search of PubMed and Scopus databases using specific keyword combinations.
  • Review of publications related to contact precaution procedures.
  • Focus on infection control and isolation precautions in the literature review.

Main Results:

  • Identification of infection control and isolation precaution measures.
  • Emphasis on the utility of 'bundles' to enhance healthcare personnel actions.
  • Development of synthetic tables to summarize key infection control concepts.

Conclusions:

  • The paper outlines measures to control the spread of infectious diseases.
  • Synthetic tables are provided to improve healthcare worker knowledge and application of infection control principles.
  • Effective implementation of infection control strategies is crucial for public health.
Keywords:
Infection controlIsolationUniversal precautions

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