Nurses play a critical role in the implementation and maintenance of droplet precautions. Key responsibilities include:
- Education: Educating patients and visitors about the importance of droplet precautions and proper hand hygiene. - Monitoring Compliance: Ensuring that all healthcare workers and visitors comply with the droplet precautions. - Environmental Cleaning: Ensuring that the patient's environment is regularly cleaned and disinfected. - Documentation: Properly documenting the patient's infection status and any precautions taken in their medical records.
