1. Who is responsible for giving TB skin tests to patients?
The doctor caring for the patient is responsible for placing the skin test. The doctor must first write an order in the chart for the tuberculin skin test and controls. The PPD and control will be sent to the floor in a multiple use vial. 0.1 ml should be drawn into a tuberculin syringe, and the test placed on the patient. The vial should be dated, then stored under refrigeration and protected from light. The remaining contents of the vial are good for 30 days when stored in this manner. If controls are desired, the order needs to specify which control(s) is to be used. Candida and mumps are the usual controls; tetanus is sometimes used. These three are all available in the pharmacy. Coccidioides has been used as a control, but it is not available nor stocked in the pharmacy. If you have questions, please call the pharmacy at (415) 353-1028.
2. How do I get fit tested for an N95 Respirator?
You must first obtain a medical clearance, usually from Employee Health Services or other health care provider. Then call EHS at 476-1300 to make an appointment. Appointment times are available on Thursdays between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Complete details can be found in “Respiratory Protection Program” found in the Aerosol Transmissible Disease Exposure Control Plan.
3. Where do I get more Isolation Signs?
Isolation signs can be ordered by contacting WorkflowOne (formerly Realizon) and providing the product numbers listed below for the signs you need. Product numbers are also listed on the back of each sign at the bottom. Material Services also has a limited supply of precaution signs if needed quickly. They can be ordered using the online ordering tool along with your other supplies.
These signs reflect the revised Standard and Transmission-based Precautions policy. If your department still has old versions of the isolation signs, please discard them and order the new ones. Please contact us if you have any problems ordering these signs.
Inpatient Airborne Isolation: Product Number: 500-0137
Inpatient Droplet Isolation: Product Number: 500-0140
Inpatient Contact Isolation: Product Number: 500-0139
Inpatient Enteric Contact Isolation: Product Number: 500-0577
Inpatient Novel Respiratory: Product Number: 500-0578
Inpatient Combo Droplet-Contact: Product Number: 500-0579
Inpatient Combo Airborne-Droplet: Product Number: 500-0600
Inpatient Combo Airborne-Contact: Product Number: 500-0601
Inpatient Combo Airborne-Contact-Droplet: Product Number: 500-0602
Inpatient UCSF Precautions/Cystic Fibrosis: Product Number: 500-0135
4. Where do I order the "Wash your hands with soap and water on EXIT" Sign?
Material Services has a limited supply of "Wash your Hands with Soap and Water on Exit" sign if needed quickly. They can be ordered using the online ordering tool along with your other supplies. Please use PMM# 58963.
Wash your hands with soap and water on EXIT: Product Number: 500-0450
5. What items can be stored under the sinks at UCSF?
In patient care areas, including nurses stations, adult inpatient units and patient examination and treatment rooms in the outpatient practices, only cleaning supplies (e.g., Sani-Cloth) are allowed under sinks. In pediatric units where under sink storage areas are accessible by children, cleaning solutions must not be stored under sinks. Items such as vases and non-paper products are allowed under sinks in areas such as staff lounges and conference rooms. Binders and office supplies should not be stored under sinks. Patient care items are specifically prohibited from being stored under sinks.
6. What isolation precautions are needed for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
At this time, Standard precautions are required for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).