Disposable items saturated with blood or bloody fluids should be placed in red bags for incineration. Protective eyewear for potential splashing into mucous membranes. Until lesions are crusted over Lesions, respiratory secretions Persons who have not had chickenpox should not care for patient. For 24 hours after start of antibiotics Respiratory secretions Wear surgical mask when within 3 feet of patient. Body sites from which MRSA is isolated.
Patient wears surgical mask when being transported.
For information or additional questions call Healthcare Epidemiology ext.23192.