How Can Nurses Prevent the Spread of Airborne Diseases?
Nurses can employ several strategies to prevent the spread of airborne diseases:
Hand Hygiene: Regularly washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizers. PPE: Proper use of masks, gloves, and gowns to protect themselves and others. Isolation Precautions: Implementing isolation protocols for infected patients to minimize exposure. Environmental Controls: Ensuring proper ventilation and cleaning of surfaces to reduce the presence of pathogens. Vaccination Programs: Promoting and administering vaccines to prevent infections.
