Rock Creek Health And Rehabilitation

of the labia majora1 the outside folds of the perineum (skin that protects the urinary meatus and the vaginal opening).

Continue perineum care to the inner thigh. If applicable, gently wash the juncture of the Foley catheter tubing from the urethra down the catheter about three inches.

Then wipe the other side.

Use a clean area of the washcloth or pre-moistened cleansing wipes for each stroke.

Record review of the facility's policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions, undated, indicated, Multidrug-resistant organism ([NAME]) transmission is common in long-term care (LTC) facilities.

Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employ targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities. EBP are used in conjunction with standard precautions and expand the use of PPE to donning of gown and gloves during high-contact resident care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of MDROs to staff hands and clothing.EBP are indicated for residents with any of the following: Wounds and/or indwelling medical devices (Indwelling medical device examples include central lines, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and tracheostomies) even if the resident is not known to be infected or colonized with a [NAME].

The facility will ensure PPE and alcohol-based hand rub are readily accessible to staff prior to entry to their room.

Communication to Staff: The facility will utilize posting outside the room to communicate to staff if a resident requires EBP.

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