Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Acute viral (acute hemorrhagic) |
Duration of illness |
Adenovirus most common cause of viral conjunctivitis; also enterovirus and coxsackie. |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Duration of Ilness |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Refer to clinical algorithms: Adult: adult covid-19 guidance ed-inpatient-ob-triage-birth-center-and-hospitalized-symptomatic Pediatric: Peds ED inpatient Algorithm
If discrete or continuous aerosol generating procedure performed, post Aerosol Generating Procedure in progress sign. Wear the appropriate PPE during the procedure and if applicable, when entering the room 1 hr after the procedure. Refer to: Guidance for PPE use for High Risk Aerosol Generating Procedures' |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Refer to clinical algorithms: Adult: adult covid-19 guidance ed-inpatient-ob-triage-birth-center-and-hospitalized-symptomatic Pediatric: Peds ED inpatient Algorithm
If patient is receiving a continuous Aerosol Generating Procedure (e.g., high flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy in place) negative pressure room preferred.
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Duration of illness |
If this condition is suspected, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT: INFECTION PREVENTION (Business hours: 415-806-0269; non-business hours: Notify Nursing Supervisor) AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES. |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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When clinical syndrome suspected and/or no organism identified on further testing |
duration of illness or until specific pathogen is known |
Initiate isolation when test is ordered to rule out viral pathogens. |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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(Cryptococcus neoformans) |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Entire hospitalization. HCW gown and gloves for all patient Contact + Standard, and mask with shield during respiratory treatments. Patients masked when outside hospital or clinic room during entire hospitalization |
See additional guidance in Infection Prevention Manual 4.5 |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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(Taenia sp., tapeworm) |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Any patient with CMV infection, including neontes and immunosuppressed children and adults |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Major |
Duration of illness |
“Major” defined as “Dressing does not contain drainage adequately” |
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Minor or limited |
“Minor” defined as “Dressing covers and contains drainage adequately” |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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acute, of unknown etiology, infective etiology suspected |
Duration of illness |
Hand Hygiene with soap and water (not alcohol based hand rub) is indicated until cause of diarrhea is determined. |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Cutaneous |
Until off antibiotics and 2 cultures collected at least 24 hours apart are negative |
Contact Infection Prevention. Business hours: 415-806-0269; non-business hours: Notify Nursing Supervisor. |
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Pharyngeal |
Until off antibiotics and 2 cultures collected at least 24 hours apart are negative |
Contact Infection Prevention. Business hours: 415-806-0269; non-business hours: Notify Nursing Supervisor. |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Duration of illness |
If this condition is suspected, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT: INFECTION PREVENTION (Business hours: 415-806-0269; non-business hours: Notify Nursing Supervisor) AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES. See also: https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/clinicians/index.html |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Examples: varicella, herpes simplex, eastern, western, Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis; St. Louis, California encephalitis. See specific etiologic agent |
Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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Condition | Isolation | Duration of Isolation | Comment |
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vancomycin resistant (VRE) | |||
Vancomycin AND Linezolid resistant VRE |
Duration of hospitalization and upon readmission |
Discontinuation will be determined by Infection Prevention on a case by case basis (i). |