Chapter 6: Additional Precautions
By Michelle Hughes, Audrey Kenmir, Oona St-Amant, Caitlin Cosgrove, and Grace Sharpe
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
- Describe the principles of additional precautions.
- Apply -critical thinking to the principles of additional precautions.
- Define COVID-19 and discuss current infection prevention and control protocols.
- Describe the impact additional precautions have on client care.
Note: Always review and follow the hospital policies regarding infection prevention and control practices.