33 min
Preventing Transmission at the Port-of-Entry: Risk Reduction Practices in the ED SHEA Podcasts
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This is the final episode of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This discussion focuses on the common workflows in the ED and the limitations associated with infection prevention practices when compared to other settings. Speakers will address opportunities to improve infection prevention identified during the pandemic, as well as screening of patients, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and pathogen versus syndrome-based transmission-based precautions.
Speakers:
John Townes, MD
Anna Quay Yaffee, MD, MPH
Moderator:
Chad Nix, MSc, CIC
This is the final episode of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This discussion focuses on the common workflows in the ED and the limitations associated with infection prevention practices when compared to other settings. Speakers will address opportunities to improve infection prevention identified during the pandemic, as well as screening of patients, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and pathogen versus syndrome-based transmission-based precautions.
Speakers:
John Townes, MD
Anna Quay Yaffee, MD, MPH
Moderator:
Chad Nix, MSc, CIC
33 min