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:

  1. Describe the principles of additional precautions. 
  2. Apply -critical thinking to the principles of additional precautions.
  3. Define COVID-19 and discuss current infection prevention and control protocols.
  4. Describe the impact additional precautions have on client care.  

Note: Always review and follow the hospital policies regarding infection prevention and control practices. 

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