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Tip of the week: Adopt policies to protect NICU patients
Published May 2008
Neonatal ICU (NICU) patients are at the top of the list of patients at high risk of developing infections.
One way to protect patients against the risk of infections is to adopt NICU-specific policies and procedures and enforce them. Respiratory virus season is a critical time of year for patients in the NICU. Neonates, who often have immature lungs, have difficulty weathering common viruses, so you should design your policies and procedures to protect them from this risk factor.
Your policies should include provisions to prevent ill visitors and staff members from transmitting these viruses to neonates.
To learn more about eliminating infection risks in your NICU, go to www.hcpro.com/content/210695.cfm. The cost is $10. Briefings on Infection Control subscribers received this story with their subscriptions.
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